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{{Organization|abbreviation=Viet Cong | {{Organization|other-names=''Mặt trận Dân tộc Giải phóng Việt Nam'' (Vietnamese)|abbreviation=Việt Cộng, Viet Cong, VC|name=National Liberation Front of Vietnam|type=* United Front | ||
* Guerrilla Movement|flag=[[File:VietCongFlag.png|center|315px]]}} | |||
The '''National Liberation Front of Vietnam''' (Vietnamese: ''Mặt trận Dân tộc Giải phóng Việt Nam''), colloquially known as the '''Viet Cong''' is an umbrella term to refer to a communist-driven armed movement and united front organization in the [[Empire of Vietnam]]. The organization has both guerrilla and regular army units, deploying heavy weaponry such as tanks, aircraft, and starships. | The '''National Liberation Front of Vietnam''' (Vietnamese: ''Mặt trận Dân tộc Giải phóng Việt Nam''), colloquially known as the '''Viet Cong''' is an umbrella term to refer to a communist-driven armed movement and united front organization in the [[Empire of Vietnam]]. The organization has both guerrilla and regular army units, deploying heavy weaponry such as tanks, aircraft, and starships. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
In 2285, the Viet Cong attacked and | |||
=== Battle of Port Izumi === | |||
''See also: [[Battle of Port Izumi]]'' | |||
In 2285, the Viet Cong attacked and destroyed the [[Port Izumi]] refinery complex operated and protected by the [[Kusari Group]], with the support of [[Byakko Logistics]], in a combined arms attack using armor, air, and space assets. | |||
=== Operation Rising Sun === | |||
''See also: [[Operation Rising Sun]]'' | |||
Shortly after the destruction of Port Izumi, the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] launched a military campaign aiming to decapitate Việt Cộng leadership known as "Operation Rising Sun." | |||
== Foreign support == | == Foreign support == | ||
The Viet Cong are known to receive extensive support from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]] and the [[Communist Interstellar|Comintern]] and have been for decades. In recent years, it has been speculated that the Viet Cong have also acquired the backing of the [[Orion Treaty Organization]]. | The Viet Cong are known to receive extensive support from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]] and the [[Communist Interstellar|Comintern]] and have been for decades. In recent years, it has been speculated that the Viet Cong have also acquired the backing of the [[Orion Treaty Organization]]. | ||
== References == | |||
# [https://www.champlain.group/news/viet-cong-tanks-aircraft-amp-starships-hit-japanese-corporate-giant-in-daring-planetary-raid "Viet Cong Tanks, Aircraft, & Starships Hit Japanese Corporate Giant In Daring Planetary Raid"]. ''Champlain Group''. | |||
# Zhao, Zhubo. [https://www.champlain.group/news/how-the-vietcong-cracked-kusaris-lunar-fortress-part-1 "How the Vietcong Cracked Kusari’s Lunar Fortress. Part 1"]. ''Centauri Sentinel''. | |||
# Zhao, Zhubo. [https://www.champlain.group/news/how-the-vietcong-cracked-kusaris-lunar-fortress-part-1-97kkk "How the Vietcong Cracked Kusari’s Lunar Fortress. Part 2"]. ''Centauri Sentinel''. | |||
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The National Liberation Front of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Mặt trận Dân tộc Giải phóng Việt Nam), colloquially known as the Viet Cong is an umbrella term to refer to a communist-driven armed movement and united front organization in the Empire of Vietnam. The organization has both guerrilla and regular army units, deploying heavy weaponry such as tanks, aircraft, and starships.
Names
The term Việt Cộng is a contraction of Việt Nam cộng sản, which means "Vietnamese Communist" in Vietnamese.
History
Battle of Port Izumi
See also: Battle of Port Izumi
In 2285, the Viet Cong attacked and destroyed the Port Izumi refinery complex operated and protected by the Kusari Group, with the support of Byakko Logistics, in a combined arms attack using armor, air, and space assets.
Operation Rising Sun
See also: Operation Rising Sun
Shortly after the destruction of Port Izumi, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a military campaign aiming to decapitate Việt Cộng leadership known as "Operation Rising Sun."
Foreign support
The Viet Cong are known to receive extensive support from the Soviet Union and the Comintern and have been for decades. In recent years, it has been speculated that the Viet Cong have also acquired the backing of the Orion Treaty Organization.
References
- "Viet Cong Tanks, Aircraft, & Starships Hit Japanese Corporate Giant In Daring Planetary Raid". Champlain Group.
- Zhao, Zhubo. "How the Vietcong Cracked Kusari’s Lunar Fortress. Part 1". Centauri Sentinel.
- Zhao, Zhubo. "How the Vietcong Cracked Kusari’s Lunar Fortress. Part 2". Centauri Sentinel.