Central Calendar Year 1639, April 25
ARA Almirante Brown.
Destroyer Captain Sergio Ernesto Navarro was on the bridge, talking to one of his subordinates. They were letting time pass while the Qua-Toyne envoys were about to arrive at the ship.
"What do we have to wait for an observer for? We can go right now and sink those little wooden boats!" The subordinate complained.
"Politics, the president wants Qua-Toyne to see the massacre in the front row," replied the captain.
"So we're playing colonizers? What we're doing is subtly threatening those we came to help?"
"I don't know how this world will take it, after all we are saving them from a nation that wants to exterminate non-humans."
"What's wrong with killing furrys?" Joked a young operator, many in the room tried to hold in their laughter.
"But they also want to kill the other fantasy races like elves or dwarves." Commented another person.
"Then Martin is going to get killed for being mistaken for a hobbit."
"Cerra el orto, pelotudo."
"Enough already. Don't forget we have work to do." The captain came back to order.
"This would be a walk in the park... if they hadn't shown up..." An operator commented as he watched the sonar screen, revealing that a submarine had been following them.
"The corvettes will have our back if the British try anything." The captain watched as the helicopter with the observer was arriving, so he went out to meet him.
Breweye, a Qua-Toyne fleet officer, could not believe his eyes the size of the ship was even more mammoth from up close. Soon the helicopter was landing at its destination, the destroyer ARA Almirante Brown. After stepping off the helicopter he was dumbfounded.
"This is gigantic! Strategically, bigger ships hold more crew. So you can threaten more enemy ships for the simple reason that you have crew to spare. Knowing that, the value of this monstrosity in combat is enormous, and that's just considering the size of the crew."
"If Argentina has 5 ships of this size and power, it can win against Rowlia."
"I welcome you to Almirante Brown," Captain Navarro said.
"Allow me to thank you for coming to help us against Rowlia" Breweye thanked the man he assumed was the captain.
"Is it made of iron, if so how does it float?"
Many questions came to Breweye's mind after entering the ship.
"Well, let me give you a summary of the situation. We have the location of the enemy ships and their forces. They are currently about 500km west of our position and moving at a speed of 5 knots. We will wait for them to get closer so we will depart tomorrow morning. It's quiet for now."
Breweye couldn't believe his ears, they were planning to take on 4400 ships having alone. Without even the help of the Qua-Toyne Navy! Their ships were clearly gigantic and could accommodate countless soldiers, but it was still madness. He was also wary of the fact that he saw no ballistas or ways to defend against the fire arrows.
Kingdom of Rowlia, vice-admiral of the Eastern Subjugation Navy Schaukun
"What a splendid scene, Kua Toine will tremble at the sight of our great fleet" Schaukun murmured confidently.
The ships crawled forward on the sea, their sails billowing in the wind. With a total of 4400 ships, manned by several times more sailors, who would later become the landing troops at Myhak.
After spending 6 years preparing for this great moment, with the help of the Empire of Palpadia, their great fleet was ready. There was no force on the continent of Rowlia that could stop him. In fact, he could even challenge Palpadia!
But at that moment he came to his senses and his ambitions began to run wild. That cold logic curbed his delusions of grandeur. He remembered that Palpadia had a weapon called a "gunboat" that was rumored specifically to combat enemy ships. It was still too dangerous to challenge one of the Third Civilization's superpowers.
"Hmm? A wyvern?"
"No, that's not it."
A thunderous sound was beginning to be heard in the distance, watching as that dot grew larger rapidly.
The Super Étendard aircraft began firing at the ships with its 30mm DEFA cannons, due to the concentrated formation of the ships it hit several ships which were easily split in half.
"what is that?!"
"Is it coming back?!
"Fire ballistas and arrows!"
Louria's anti-aircraft fire was completely ineffective, the plane made all the passes it wanted to make without any opposition, destroying ship after ship continuously, flying at a height of 20 meters above sea level, the loud sound of the plane left the sailors very stunned.
The vice admiral could not believe what happened, in little more than a few minutes a single iron wyvern could wipe out over 100 ships. Luckily for them, the plane had to return to base for maintenance, the engine was starting to heat up more than it should have.
"This is Lautaro Reyes, back to base, the engine seems to be on its last legs."
"Roger that."
"But fuck, I hope they increase our budget, it's a miracle no one died because of a maintenance problem." The Argentine pilot was happy to be able to fly, however he was very worried because this new government had sent them to a war without being prepared for one. Poor maintenance had caused a Pucara to crash before reaching the air base after the battle of Gim. Luckily the pilot was able to eject and open his parachute in time.
The vice admiral of Louria's fleet was relieved that the thing was gone, however that relief faded soon after.
"Island to the front!"
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"Impossible that island is moving!" shouted someone on the ship.
Almirante Brown.
"Ready main gun, we have permission to fire!"
"Captain. Shouldn't we ask them to stand down? I think that after that demonstration with the plane they should withdraw.
"Don't be an idiot, our orders are to decimate the enemy fleet and make sure that the ports of Quila are not blocked."
"So we're going to kill all of them to make sure we get oil? Are we Yankees?"
"No, the Yanks would have already bombed Jin-Hark with white phosphorus and napalm. Now shoot!"
On the bow of the Ara Almirante Brown a 127mm cannon and 8 Breda Bofors 40mm guns were moving to aim at Rowlia's fleet. The sharp-eyed Schaukun watched the movement curiously.
"What's that stick?"
A moment later, several thunderous booms sounded. They were three kilometers away. But to the destroyer, they were still within striking distance.
"What happened, did they blow themselves up?"
Schaukun wondered to himself. Immediately after that thought, the ships at the front of the fleet exploded. Bits of wood, other ship parts and human remains rained down on the surrounding ships. The shot had hit the ship that was shooting arrows. The wreckage sank under its own weight, taking with it all those who survived the explosion on board.
"What, what the fuck happened! Did they attack us at that distance! impossible!"
"Have the fleet slow down and hold course! Captain I sent a request to send wyverns to assist us, we have engaged the enemy's flagship!" the Vice Admiral shouted confidently.
"The wyverns will bake the inside of that metal vessel!"
Kingdom of Louria, Wyvern Central Base
"Sir we have just received a request from the navy, they think they have just encountered the enemy's flagship!"
"From what they say the enemy's flagship is using a magic tool"
"Oh... The flagship of the enemy eh... Request accepted, send to 250 fully equipped wyverns"
Almirante Brown
"Sir, the radars detected 250 wyverns!"
"I don't know if they are brave or too stubborn. Prepare the Albatros when the time comes"
Fleet of Louria
Suddenly, smoke started coming out from the giant ship 3 kilometers away. Soon after, a trail of light also flew out and flew over Louria's fleet. After that, from the back of the giant ship, something appeared and flew in the same direction. And then, even after that, a lot of things came out of the back of the ship and flew at high speeds. With all these unknown things happening, Vice Admiral Schaukun couldn't help but let the feeling of dread make his blood run cold, but he concentrated on giving orders.
"The wyvern reinforcements coming from the capital should arrive soon. When they reach it, all the ships attack along with them."
Unfortunately for them the reinforcements were never going to arrive.
Wyvern squadron, reinforcements for Louria's fleet
"Hmm what is it is...?"Before the rider could finish one of the missiles caught up with him, killing him and his wyvern instantly.
And that scene was repeated over and over again. There were fewer and fewer wyverns left, the riders tried to escape from them but could not.
"THE LIGHT IS CHASING US!"
"WE CAN'T AVOID IT!"
Out of nowhere, 23 wyverns exploded and fell into the sea, burned black. Seconds later, another 12, then a few seconds later, another 18. One after another, they fell lifeless from the air. Such a thing had never been witnessed in history. After the brief storm passed, their number was reduced from 250 to 196. The rest of the squadron began to panic, but by that time the fleet was in sight.
They were getting closer and closer to Almirante Brown, despite the fact that their number was rapidly decreasing, they still kept on course towards the ship.
When they were 7 kilometers away, there were only 70 wyverns left in the squad. Unexpectedly, the ship began firing its cannons, knocking down a wyvern with each shot. The guns were being reloaded much faster than the vice admiral thought possible. On top of that, the incomprehensible line of light kept knocking them down without pause.
"That thing is a demon!"It was the thought of most of the riders.
Fleet of 4000 ships of Rowlia, Vice Admiral of the Eastern Subjugation Navy Schaukun
"Did they shoot in bursts!? This... this is impossible, all the wyverns died without even being able to get close to the ship," the Vice Admiral thought in fear.
"250 wyverns with only one ship, with only one they were all annihilated! Will we be the next to end up at the bottom of the sea? There is no escape!... in that case."
"Let the galleys use the oars, we go on the offensive, we are going to storm the enemy ship!"
The fleet was advancing as fast as they could to that gray ship, until they heard a news that made their blood run cold.
"VICE ADMIRAL, ENEMY REINFORCEMENTS HAVE ARRIVED!"
The Vice Admiral froze in place, he could not say anything.
"Does that mean more ships like that arrived? please don't be like that."
But when he turned around, he saw what he feared the most.
Another gray ship would appear to fire this battle would be recorded in history as The Great Naval Massacre of Luria
The 2 destroyers each sank one ship with each attack. It was as if they were performing training exercises. Still, 4,400 was a lot of ships. After 1,400 deaths, they were running out of ammunition.
"Cease fire"
When both destroyers were running out of ammunition, 5 helicopters equipped with heavy machine guns were taking off from the ARAUCA and the corvettes.
"They are monsters! We're all dead! Damn them! Aaahhhhh!"
Ship after ship, they were all sinking at terrifying speed.
"It's over... There is no way to win this battle, but if we withdraw I will have to shoulder the responsibility... My name will go down in history as the Incompetent Admiral..."Thought Schaukun hopelessly.
Vice Admiral Schaukun was completely desperate. There was nothing he could do. At this rate, all his men would be killed, almost for sport.
"I can't let my men die in vain"
"Captain, order the entire fleet to withdraw immediately, this battle is already lost"
"Yes sir"
After leading the largest fleet in the history of the Rowlia continent, the Rowlia Empire lost a third of it and then returning to his home country defeated, he would be forever remembered as incompetent and sentenced to death. However, he could not condemn his men to the same fate.
Almirante Brown
"Sir, the enemy is changing course, I think they are retreating"
"Cease fire in that case, let the helicopters come back"
"Sir they are abandoning their troops at sea"
"This world is full of barbarians, start the rescue work."
"Yes sir."Noticing that the captain was upset.
"But what a waste of time this was, if it were not for the fault of those savages from Louria we lost a lot of resources and money that could have been used against those Englishmen. If oil and coal hadn't been at risk, all of us would have sent that Cristobal brat to hell."
Jin-Hark April 30.
Prime Minister Maus was horrified to see the reports about the two battles that took place. They were unilateral massacres that ended with a large part of the fleet of ships and wyverns in such a short time, it would take years and spend thousands of gold coins to recover a portion of the downed wyverns.
However, with this, the plan had gone to perfection. With the king, his right-hand man and General Patajin dead, Captain Mowli and his army destroyed and Admiral Schaukul being executed for cowardice on the very day of his arrival without being allowed to defend himself, Maus now had total control of the country and there was no one who could challenge him.
Not only that, after seeing the reports Maus was able to verify that Argentina was more powerful than Parlpadia, so they could defend them if the Parlpadians demanded payment of the debt.
"But first I must open relations with Argentina by requesting a ceasefire and a peace treaty... the dream of a Rodenius united by Luria is impossible now."
Pouring himself a glass of wine, quiteis saddened by how the situation ended. He was now a puppet of Argentina... At least for now.
Falkland Islands.
"I see, so the Argentines took over an entire continent."Mr Phillips was talking to an MI6 agent over a coded call.
"That's right sir, apparently they assassinated the king of Louria and decimated his armies and fleet in a short period of time. HMS Ambush was able to record the battle, even with magic and wyverns the inhabitants of this world cannot cope with Modernaonry."
"Can we use this information to our advantage? How, for example, to leak to the Argentine press that this war happened together with the assassination of a king and thus generate riots?"The governor asked in the hope that an internal disturbance would give them more time to prepare.
"It can be used to our advantage but not now, our existence is still a secret for the ordinary people of Argentina, if we provoke a riot now we run the risk that the Argentine government will reveal our existence and call the nation to the war footing to appeal to nationalism."
"I understand, in that case I guess you have something else to tell us, I don't think you would risk so much just to let us know about this."
"That's right sir, at the moment we are sending you a fax with a map of the world with our approximate location, this is something that the Argentines got from Louria, a map made in Parlpadia so it is much more accurate than the medieval maps of Qua-Toyne and Quila."
"Perfect, this will be very useful in our expedition to Philiades, over and out agent."
"Over and out, sir."