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Chalkeia (Altian: Χάλκεια) is a settlement located on the island of Altis in the Republic of Altis and Stratis.

Overview[]

Chalkeia is a town located in the south-eastern peninsula on the mainland island of Altis. It is located to the south of Dorida and due north of Panagia.

In recent years, the effects of global warming and its resulting changes to the climate have turned Chalkeia into a popular destination for surfers, both locally and from abroad, thanks to its beaches offering the best waves in the central Mediterranean.[1]

Due to its significance as an MSR between the capital, Pyrgos, and the rest of the south-east region[2], the town was targeted by NATO forces at the height of their invasion. The town suffered considerable damage in the heavy fighting that ensued between attacking forces and its CSAT/AAF defenders.[3][4]

History[]

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Government roadblock, hastily erected on the southern side.

On August 9th, 2035[3], Chalkeia would be turned into a warzone as U.S.-led NATO forces carried out an airborne assault against the town. As part of Operation Steel Pegasus, their objective was to open a second front on the south-eastern coast to draw Iranian/Altian defenders away from main airport.[4]

The presence of a CSAT submarine lurking off the coast would cause the assault's first phase to transition to involve airdropping mechanised infantry from VTOL transports, rather than an amphibious landing as initially planned.[4]

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U.S. forces besieging the town (2035)

Almost immediately, the plan went awry when several of the transports were shot down by heavy anti-aircraft fire.[5][6] However, the Americans were able to regroup their scattered forces[7] and eventually managed to seize the town by morning.[3][8]

The Altians attempted to retake Chalkeia after dispatching armoured reinforcements[8][9] but were repelled by NATO air power.[10] With its loss and Pyrgos at risk of being overrun, the Altian troops at the airport were recalled back to the capital, leaving it understrength and solely protected by Iranian forces.[11][12]

Facilities[]

Petrol station[]

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The Altis-based Fuel company operates a service station at the western side of the town along the main highway (at grid 199-114).

Trivia[]

  • Chalkeia's real-world counterpart on the island of Lemnos, Greece, is the village of Kaminia.

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References[]

  1. ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The beaches of Thelos Bay and Chalkeia Bay are popular among surfers, providing the best waves in the central Mediterranean for the last few years of global climatic changes."
  2. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "If we go, your left flank goes too. And who the hell's gonna block this MSR, if we're - fuck - if we're not here?"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mořický, K et al. 2011, Armaverse Timeline, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 17 February 2024, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Armaverse_Timeline>.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "Okay, listen up. Barklem. [...] Barklem! Earphones... Let's make sure we're as clear as a fucking bell on this. Now, our combat team's coming in here, and here. I know you were expecting an amphibious assault. But, with last-minute reports of a CSAT sub lurking somewhere off the coast, higher shit-canned the plan and left us with this. So. Take a good look at that terrain... can't do what we did on Malden, driving off in the wrong direction. This is enemy territory and we definitely don't want to end up lost. Our LZ is this one, Mustang. Captain Drabble's over on Blazer... Together, we'll converge on Chalkeia, which must fall within an hour of our landing. That's not a lot of time. The idea is to move fast and gain a foothold. A second front here, close to Pyrgos, will leave the AAF no choice. They will have to weaken their grip on the main airport. Before that though, we'll be facing armor from the capital itself - and by we, I mean -"
  5. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "BOWKER: The fuck? BLACKFISH PILOT: Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! This is Condor Four One - we're hit! Engine one is out, going down."
  6. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "SIMPSON: Any callsign... helo's down... Over. BARKLEM: Sierra One-Four to unknown station, come in! Nothing heard! Over. Sierra Actual, it's Barklem, do you copy? SIMPSON: Sierra One-Four... relay to address group: Guardian. Firebrand's moving north to the ERV at - BARKLEM: Firebrand? Firebrand!"
  7. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "Affirmative, two by three, sir, the signal's weak, but, uh, we can hear you. We're at the emergency rendezvous point at grid 213-104 - the Surf Club. Quebec never landed, and Sierra are scattered... I - I don't know about Oscar and Papa. Over."
  8. 8.0 8.1 ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "Guardian to all units. We have the counterattack incoming. Everybody get into cover and don't stick out. That applies to you too, Sierra. Don't get picked out by them. I'm getting division command to get us that damn air support. We have to hold on until then."
  9. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "MAVERICK SQUAD LEADER: Guardian, flash! AAF armored column is counterattacking from the north. We can delay them, but not for long. [...] MAVERICK SQUAD LEADER: Guardian, this is Maverick. Enemy column just got through us. You can expect 3 APCs full of infantry and one tank, over. GUARDIAN: Understood, Maverick. We'll get ready."
  10. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "Guardian to all forces, we have control of the town. More importantly, higher's just sent word: the AAF are retreating from the airport and withdrawing to Pyrgos, the capital. Boys, you did it... Establish a defensive line and wait for reinforcements, out."
  11. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Air Superiority, "Our first attempt to seize the main airport failed. However, after repelling an enemy counterattack, our forces are rallying for a decisive second assault. Meanwhile, recon reports that CSAT forces have pulled back from the front lines. It's unlikely we'll encounter anything other than AAF resistance. Your callsign's Nomad. You've proven yourself to be a trusted contact with the FIA, and an effective presence on the battlefield. You'll lead a small group of guerrillas in support of our three-stage main assault. Stage One: Our artillery will target the main CSAT armored defense in the airbase, securing the path for our assault force. Stage Two: Teams Nomad and Echo will eliminate any threat at a factory complex near Lakka. The AAF garrison there consists of infantry and some APCs. It could strike at our forces from the rear and must be neutralized. The military installation overlooking the complex was hit by our artillery at 0430 and UAVs did not confirm any remaining enemy presence. Stage Three: When the factory complex is clear, teams Echo and Nomad will join the main assault on the airport."
  12. ARMA 3: Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Salient Force, "KALOGEROS: Ares to Pantheon, mission complete! That fuel dump's totally destroyed. PANTHEON: Alright, Captain, good job. Turn around and get out of there, we just lost Kavala and the airport... Troops are regrouping outside Pyrgos, we're going to have to make a stand. KALOGEROS: Okay, understood, we'll break south for the ERV, out."

See also[]

Settlements on Altis
East DelfinakiGhost HotelIoanninaKalochoriMolosParosSofia
South-East Agios PetrosChalkeiaCharkiaDoridaEkaliFaronakiFeresNifiPanagiaPyrgosRodopoliSelakano
Central Agia TriadaAnthrakiaAthiraFriniGraviaKalitheaTelos
West AbderaAggelochoriAgios DionysiosAgios KonstantinosAlikamposAthanosBomosEdessaFotiaGalatiGoriIfestionaKatalakiKavalaKaviridaKoreKoroniKrya NeraLakkaOreokastroNegadesNeochoriNeriOrinoPanochoriPoliakkoStavrosSyrtaTherisaTopoliaZaros
South-West DrimeaEginioSfakaVikos
Islands Stratis*
Military installations Altis Aero Club AirfieldAltis International AirportFOB TyphonFOB Whiskey
* denotes settlements that are technically considered to be standalone terrains.
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