The Violence of the Horizon Islands - The Globe and Anchor - April 27th, 2018

[Capt (Ret) Jones]

Arlo Alberton

The Globe and Anchor

4/27/18

The Violence of the Horizon Islands

 

Horizon Islands (G&A) -- The United States' assistance in the Horizon Islands was once welcome and once a strong indication that the people would have a powerful ally as their sworn protector. The U.S has taken several different initiatives across many of the western islands to drive away the pirates that have plagued the land in recent months. However, it would appear that the United States is improperly identifying their enemies and are now engaging local civilians and their properties.

 

“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” says Arnold Puteer, a resident of Qua-Que. “They destroyed that business, and almost destroyed the ruins. How does dropping a bomb on a business going to rid of the bandits?”

 

Instagram post from user “bigkochbread” on the recent air strike on a civilian structure.

 

This wouldn’t be the first instance of collateral damage, however. Several different residents have reported of being placed in immediate danger when the United States was in the area.

 

“They are like magnets. They just attract the bandits,” a resident commented. “If I wanted them to come to my house, I would leave all of my belongings outside my door!”

 

United States leaders are under heavy scrutiny since the allegations surfaced. Citizens across the Islands are demanding an explanation as to why structures are destroyed, but no clarification has been released by any officials. Local leaders have offered a statement, stating the attacks “were not done with intentions to maim or kill, but to root out the bandit’s from any area they may be occupying”. No statements on the actual contents of this establishment or the reasoning to destroy it has been released.

 

“My children are afraid. My wife is afraid. I am afraid. I do not feel safe with [the United States] having the ability to destroy my home and my work. I make little as is -- and they have ruined a good business,” says Puteer.

 

Following the attacks from the United States are reports of increased violence from opposing forces. The bandits occupying the various regions of the islands, with reports of extreme inhuman actions affecting the local populace. While not shown, mass killings and public displays of execution have been photographed by locals and military officials. The local bandits are also assuming the tactics of insurgents -- being disguised as common civilians and ambushing local police forces as they respond to emergency calls. This information is coming from the same region, causing panic and instilling more fear among the population.

 

“What we’ve seen is an inexplicable, horrendous act of cruelty. There is no doubt in my mind that these awful men will be brought to justice,” says local politician James White.

 

What measures the local governments will take to ensure the safety of the islands is unknown. Any attempt to reach out for comments has failed. At this time, the military presence of the United States, Australia, and China are the sole entities quarantining the bandit infection.

 

This article is a work of fiction, intended to support the storyline of the 3d MRB Arma 3 realism unit.

 

Edited April 28, 2018 by SSgt Jones

[Capt (Ret) Koch]

I feel personally offended

[Capt (Ret) Jones]

2 minutes ago, Capt Koch said:

I feel personally offended

Stop posting on social media, Koch! You shouldn't post anything your big brother wouldn't want to see.

[Zietara]

To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency, to forgive them is barbarity.

 

Exterminatus in extremis.

Edited April 28, 2018 by LCpl Zietara

[Capt Hart]

Well written. Love seeing this side to all our conflicts. 

[MSgt Falconer]

I will trust my JTAC on tactical bombing rather than "tanoaNbearbongs" thank you very much.
Very nice job, always managing to make the deployment seem like more than just another mission in the pile.

[SSgt Waller]

Businesses can be easily rebuild. Rebuilding a country after it has been taken hostage by bandits tends to be more challenging and comes at a cost. You can't have it both ways.

 

As always excellent article!

Edited April 28, 2018 by CW2 Waller

[Capt (Ret) Kardnal]

I'll quote my Team HQ 

SSgt Carter: Should we bomb it?

GySgt Specter: Pff, who cares, not our country.

[MSgt Falconer]

1 minute ago, 1stLt Kardnal said:

I'll quote my Team HQ 

SSgt Carter: Should we bomb it?

GySgt Specter: Pff, who cares, not our country.

 

 

You know you want to.

 

[K. Cooper]

Confirmed, BDA 100/100

[Capt (Ret) Kardnal]

I water at the mouth.

[Zietara]

I don't know, B-52's carpet bombings are nice and all but I like to be sure my target is dead.

[Sgt (Ret) DelPercio]

 

ahem.....

[Capt Hart]

13 hours ago, Capt Falconer said:

 

 

You know you want to.

 

I think I've seen falconer post a picture, similar to this, on at least one article per deployment we have ever been on...

 

Exhibit A:

Edited April 29, 2018 by Capt Hart

[MSgt Falconer]

6 hours ago, Capt Hart said:

I think I've seen falconer post a picture, similar to this, on at least one article per deployment we have ever been on...

 

Exhibit A:

Look. Strategic carpet bombing is a precision tool for removing any and all obstacles on the road to democracy and freedom.

[Guest Cpl Rougthvedt]

2 hours ago, Capt Falconer said:

Look. Strategic carpet bombing is a precision tool for removing any and all obstacles on the road to democracy and freedom.

Well, you are not wrong per say

[Guest]

Hey can we carpet bomb the fuck out of the Bandit Forest?

[SSgt Waller]

37 minutes ago, Cpl McCord said:

Hey can we carpet bomb the fuck out of the Bandit Forest?

I love the smell of napalm in the morning.

[Guest Cpl Rougthvedt]

1 hour ago, CW2 Waller said:

I love the smell of napalm in the morning.

Don’t forget Agant Orange. 

[LTC Brueske]

Negative, No Napalm Available...i can give you some White Phosphorus FFAR's Though

[HM1 (Ret) (FMF) Pulliam]