eIndonesia attacks eSouth Africa and a quick interview [Day 794]

Day 794, 10:16 • Published in USA Ireland • by Bristel Akina

Good afternoon, eRep'ers.

Today, two (un)expected attacks on eSouth Africa by Indonesia is our top story.
Here: Free State
Here: Eastern Cape

These attacks have apparently violated a NAP with eSouth Africa.

Both the Eastern Cape and Free State are now in battle, as of 9:30 eRep Time.

After some tip-off prior to the battle to occur, eSouth African President Mark Morcom petitioned for an MPP with the eUSA, which will pass in about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Here is a short interview I held with former eSouth Africa President Ines Schumacher:

Bristel Akina: It seems that the attack was predicted and in a fortuitous time with the emergency MPP proposal being sent to the eUS congress just yesterday. Do you have any comment on how this predication was created and information was gathered in time?

Ines Schumacher: We got information that PHOENIX was planning an attack from 2 different sources. We pissed them off by declaring friendly relations over. They probably felt even more threatened by the US MPP and decided to attack us before it passed.

BA: It occurred to me that I read a post in the eRep forums stating that eIndia was not the objective in eIndonesia's recent flareup. Did the situation become obvious that eIndonesia was hoping to trigger a chain war with eArgentina by activating MPPs in eThailand, in order to reach ePeru's High Iron region?

IS: Yes, very obvious. At the same time, they're were also planning for Argentina to region swop with Indo to get to SA. I don't know if this plan has changed or not.

BA: Do you believe the next major front in the battles between EDEN and Phoenix will now be suffered in the southern hemisphere?

IS: I think the major front will still be in Europe and the south will be used as distractions and draining wars. It's very unfortunate, but I hope we won't be left to our own devices.

BA: With the situation in Europe, eGermany regaining two territories just before a new election day is coming, do you think EDEN will be stretched thin over two fronts?

IS: I hope so. 🙂 SA isn't a very war-savvy country, we depend on our allies' advice and guidance and help.

BA: How are the eSouth Africans faring? Is the occupation of the home territories affecting player morale?

IS: Not so much morale as it's hampering our growth. The two most populated regions in RL (Gauteng and Western Cape) are automatically the ones most players start the game in. These regions are both occupied so we'll never get a baby boom which we desperately need.

BA: Do you believe a United eSouth Africa will help strengthen eSA's defense of the region, and has this attack pushed eSA into full support of EDEN, or is eSA hoping to come out neutral?

IS: I can't answer that, it's all very up in the air right now. EDEN is supporting us, but I don't know what that relationship will culminate in.

---Shining Star News thanks FPoeSA Ines Schumacher for her time and comments.

The modus operandi behind this attack seems to be revealed. With a MPP between eBolivia and ePoland, it seems that eBrazil is beginning to take a more aggressive stance towards their neighbors in the southern hemisphere. Currently the situation is limited to eSouth Africa, with 2 battles running down, but anything can happen in the next 24 hours, and it seems that this will be the next front in the war. Whether or not EDEN or Phoenix will succeed in their plans for the southern hemisphere is unknown, but it seems like South America will be a major point of contention in the future. It seems that eArgentina may be able to take advantage of this arrangement of MPPs and swaps as well.

Here is a recent article taken from eBrazil's President Jazar about the attacks and about eBolivia:
Original Article In Brazilian Portuguese: HERE

Translation by Google, edited for clarity in English.
&quot😉ear Brazilians

Announced today is the official way to BIA (Indonesia Argentina Brazil - Brothers In Arms - Armed Arms PHOENIX in the southern hemisphere), the idea is to clear this area of the map the cancer EDEN, keeping the region stable, so we will fight to clear the same as any forward base (aka puppet) of EDEN, as South Africa and Australia.

All Hail BIA , all Hail Argentina Brazil Indonesia!

In the background are the signature of MPP between Bolivia and Poland, sent by the Bolivian president, we believe that the friend of my enemy is neither my colleague, so we are asking for a position in Bolivia and by contacting members of the ALA to together presenting our displeasure with such an attitude in the form of economic embargo.

And finally, do not fight for South Africa, even if it is the only open battle, for God's sake!" -Jazar

Currently the ALA is not primarily involved with Phoenix or EDEN as far as battles have been for the last few weeks.

Whether or not the ALA will make a remark on this aggressive letter from eBrazil is to be seen in the next few hours to days.

Updates will come as the story unfolds.

----Bristel Akina