State of Virngrund

State of Virngrund
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Demonym(s)	Virngrund, Virngrundian
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Classification	Middle Power
LoN Status	Member State

The State of Virngrund, commonly known as Virngrund, Is a Non-Legacy Nation located within the Acadian Expanse. It is a Middle Power and a member of the League of Nations.

History

The Cold War

Invasion of Saint-Joseph

The State of Virngrund has long deemed the city-state of Saint-Joseph as an illegal breakaway state. In 2285, Virngrundian forces launched a surprise invasion of the city. The initial invasion was marked with missile strikes and landings in the outskirts of Saint Joseph. Fighting was concentrated within maritime harbor facilities, spaceports & the regional rail terminal. Upon the capture of the National Palace, Saint-Joseph Prime Minister Aaron Desramaults issued a surrender. Afterwards, Virngrundian President Zelená proclaimed the return of the "breakaway" city.

Occupation of Saint-Joseph

A provisional government has been installed in the city by Virngrundian occupying forces. Following the Axis model, occupation forces carried out mass arrests and deportations to the German Reich and other Axis States. Protests against the arrests have further escalated, killing hundreds. Due to protests, Virngrund authorities placed the city under lockdown.

References

1. "Saint-Joseph Surrenders; U.S. Rules Out Military Intervention". Champlain Group
2. "St. Joseph Declared An “unlawful assembly area” as protests against fascists, mass arrests grow". Champlain Group
3. "Virngrund starships and troops invade, seize parts of Saint-Joseph in ongoing planetary invasion". Champlain Group