The Republic's origins are traced back to the era of Ancient Phoenicia, dating back to 980 BCE.[11] Phoenician traders and explorers first laid claim on the island and established the site of many present-day settlements.[12]
Remnants of the Phoenicians are present all across Altis, with the fortress at the (now abandoned) mountain village of Oreokastro[11], and the Kastro fortress of Old Kavala perhaps being the most poignant reminders of their legacy. Others include the Amphitheater and the Temple of Iraklia that overlook Pefkas Bay in the island's east, as well as the ancient ruins of Aktinarki.[13]
Artwork depicting the Roman siege against the Oreokastro fortress (predating the current castle ruins)
In 332 BCE, Phoenicia was conquered by the ever-expanding Persian Empire while Altis itself fell under the control of Carthage.[14]
By the time of the First Punic War, the Oreokastro fortress had become the site of a six year-long siege by the Ancient Romans (between 264-241 BCE).[15] The Roman Army had attempted to seize the fortress from its defenders but were unsuccessful.[16]
Six years later, both it and the rest of Altis were ceded to Rome's control following the signing of a treaty that led to the capitulation of the Carthaginian defenders. However, the Romans were never actually able to take the fortress by force.[16]
Roman decline and Arabian takeover[]
Around the time of 454-464 CE, Western Roman influence gradually declined and Altis was the target of the same Germanic Vandals that gnawed away at their empire.[17] By 533 CE, Altis was again conquered - this time by the Byzantine Empire.[18]
For three and a half centuries, Altis remained under Byzantine control until the start of the Arab-Byzantine Wars. In 889 CE, Altis was greeted with the arrival of the Saracens from Arabia, who launched constant raids against the colony.[19] Towards the end of the 9th century CE, Arabian warlords claimed the ruins of what used to be the Oreokastro fortress (which had been decimated by an earthquake in 891 CE), and constructed their own castle over it.[16][20][21]
Pirates had similarly taken over many parts of Stratis and used the island to stage their raids throughout the Mediterranean.[22] However, in both cases, many of these outposts became derelict and decayed over the coming centuries, though it remains unclear as to why their holdings were ultimately abandoned.
Venetian fiefdom[]
Ruins of the Kastro fortress in Old Kavala
In 968 CE, a resurgence of the Byzantines would see Altis fall under its control once more.[23] Altis would remain at relative peace for almost four centuries until the start of the Fourth Crusade. In 1493 CE, Altis was apportioned to the Latin Empire and was turned into a fiefdom of the Republic of Venice.[24]
Landing at Old Kavala, the remnants of the ancient city would be discovered by Venetian traders who would expand it into its modern-day form. The result of this founding would see Kavala continue to stay as the official capital city of Altis for several more centuries. Many of the other pre-existing (and Greek-influenced) settlements throughout the island would also experience the same revitalisation at the hands of the Venetians.[25]
Ottoman invasion[]
In 1552 CE, Altis was invaded by the Ottoman Empire. The Byzantine Greek settlers fiercely fought back against their attempted occupation of the island and continued to resist until the Ottomans retreated.[26]
Colonial era[]
Colonial flag of Altis
The coming of the colonial age of European expansionism in the 16th century CE would see the rise of the British Empire. Sometime during this period, both Altis and Stratis were claimed by the British and were subsequently turned into territories of the Empire.[27][28][29]
In 1916, the first airfield was built by the British at the site of the present-day Altis Aero Club on the mainland.[30] British surveyor Martin P. Maxwell, had also laid plans for the construction of the artificially extended Stratis Air Base.[31] However, it would not actually be built until well into the 1980s as a joint effort between the United Kingdom and the United States.[32]
During the Second World War, hundreds of Altians from all across the island were forcibly conscripted and sent to fight for the Empire abroad. Deployed to North Africa, many never returned from the Operation Torch landings, and almost an entire generation's worth of Altians were killed in the subsequent fighting.[33] The Spartan monument, erected on Stratis, is built in commemoration of this so-called "lost generation".[34]
Independent republic[]
With the Cold War approaching its end, so too did the irreversible decline of the British Empire.
As Britain's hold over its colonies began to slip, Altis was no exception and eventually gained its independence from the Empire sometime prior to the beginning of the 21st century.[27][28][29] Officially reformed into the Republic of Altis and Stratis, the newfound nation was soon accepted as a member of the European Union.[35]
Civil war[]
Col. Georgious Akhanteros seizes power after forcibly removing the civilian leadership in Kavala (2026)
The beginning of the late 2010 period would see a gradual decline to its economy, as well as political divisions rise between the nation's populace.[36] These tensions were further exasperated by the onset of an economic depression within the EU[37][38][39], along with every other Western country in the early 2020s.[40][41][42][43]
Tensions reached boiling point when rogue military officers in the army led by their commanding officer, Colonel Georgious Akhanteros, carried out a coup d'état in the then-capital of Kavala in 2026.[44][45] He acted under the pretence of removing the "corrupt" civilian leaders who had led the country to its current state, and soon declared himself and his new junta as the true government of the nation.[36]
Pawns of the two superpowers, the country descends into chaos as Altians turn against one another.
Akhanteros' act of rebellion was not well-received. Remnants of the civilian leadership along with disgruntled ex-military servicemen, quickly banded together to form the Loyalists, a group that was fiercely opposed to Akhanteros' illegitimate junta and sought to restore the original government into power.[29][45]
Over the course of five years, civil war continued to rage on the island nation until the Loyalists were at last decisively defeated in battle. What was left of the Loyalists were forced to "negotiate" a one-sided peace deal with the signing of the Jerusalem Cease Fire agreement of 2030, which put an end to the civil war.[44][46]
Post-civil war[]
Loyalists remnants are rounded up in post-war crackdowns (2031)
Akhanteros had gained his legitimacy and his junta was recognised as the official government of the Republic.[47] However, the nature of the post-war crackdowns along with his flagrant violations of human rights both during and after the war, would eventually see the nation removed as a member of the EU.[35]
This was swiftly followed by the Republic's diplomatic switch to the East; towards the burgeoning Chinese-led CSAT coalition, which had promised financial and humanitarian aid to the country in exchange for permission to establish military bases on its soil.[48]
Though the Loyalists had ceased to exist as a political and military opposition, an insurgency that called itself the "Freedom and Independence Army" (FIA) had formed out of its ashes[49][50] and was slowly gaining popularity amongst the Republic's citizens. Tensions soon broke out into open warfare as the insurgents, emboldened by their growing support from the populace, began to openly strike out against the government.[46][51]
FIA uprising[]
Instigated by the FIA, civil protests are swiftly crushed by the new government (2034)
The looming outbreak of another humanitarian crisis prompted the international community to pre-emptively step in at the onset of the fighting. Both CSAT and NATO separately dispatched counterinsurgency/peacekeeping forces to prop up the "legitimate" Altian government against the FIA, which was directly threatening the stability of the nation.[47][52]
The worst of the fighting occurred in the year 2034 which culminated in two significant events that would become a precursor to the government's downfall:[44] the failed uprising at the old capital of Kavala on May 17th[53][54], and the siege at the mountain village of Oreokastro in the country's north-west almost four months later on October 13th.[55][56]
Almost one year after the two massacres, the NATO peacekeeping force of Task Force Aegis would see its mandate severely restricted by the Altian government.[52][57] However, in an uncertain chain of events leading up to the disaster, TF Aegis would be attacked by the AAF for unknownreasons.[58][59]
In response to the destruction of the peacekeepers, a U.S.-led strike force was assembled to invade the Republic in retaliation for Aegis' loss.[60][61] On August 8th, 2035, the United States Navy's 6th Fleet conducted a full-scale invasion of the country.[44][62]
U.S.-led NATO forces continue to maintain watch on the island following the government's downfall (2035)
The U.S.-led NATO force quickly seized Stratis and large swathes of the mainland, ultimately forcing the Altian government to unconditionally capitulate to the invaders after two days of heavy fighting[63][64] that involved Iranian-led CSAT forces as well.[65][66][67]
Six weeks following Akhanteros' surrender, NATO forces continue to maintain a close eye on the country's situation. However, the pullout of Western troops from the region nonetheless goes on, with the decommissioning of all remaining NATO facilities in the country to be continued on schedule.[68]
Geography[]
Satellite views of Altis from afar
Both the mainland of Altis and the smaller Stratis located to its south cover a total landmass of 270.5[8][69][70] and 20[8][69] square kilometres (respectively).
The landscapes on both are defined by steep hills marred by corrugated and rocky surfaces. Forests are relatively scarce on both islands, with only specific parts of the country actually having any thick outgrowths of pine woodland.
The geoposition coordinates for the mainland are located between 35° 9' 5.12" north and 16° 39' 37.60" east.[71]
The mainland island of Altis is the where the entire civilian population of the country resides. Its landscape mostly consists of mountainous and rocky surfaces, with the occasional (rare) outcrop of pine forests and inland saltwater lakes.
The capital of the nation is the city of Pyrgos, which is located in the island's south-eastern peninsula.[72]
Located to the south of the mainland, the smaller island of Stratis was previously inhabited by a portion of the Republic's population. Following the end of the first civil war, its remaining civilian population was fully evacuated to Altis, leaving Stratis as a purely militarised island for use by the AAF.[73]
Politics[]
The Republic of Altis and Stratis operates on the basis of a presidential system.[74]
Prior to the first civil war, the government consisted exclusively of civilian officials and was chaired by an unknown president. Following the 2026 coup, it was transformed into a military junta led exclusively by Georgious Akhanteros.[45]
In the wake of the hardline AAF's defeat, civilian control over the country has been restored. It is not known as to who ruled the interim government following Akhanteros' fall, though the incoming president-elect, Nikos Panagopoulos, is expected to assume the position.[74][75]
The Altis Armed Forces forms the primary land, sea, and air defence force of the country.[49] Prior to the civil war, a police force also upheld the island's law and order, though it was temporarily disbanded until its reformation in early-mid 2035.[76]
An unknown paramilitary group has been known to operate alongside the AAF during Akhanteros' short-lived rule.[77][78][79][80] Such forces have either been wiped out or have ceased to exist altogether in the wake of the hardline AAF's defeat.
Diplomacy[]
Pre-civil war, the Republic of Altis and Stratis was a former member of the European Union and held close diplomatic relations with the West. These ties were gradually strained as the economic depression worsened throughout the West, with the Republic's membership even being revoked entirely after the civil war.[35]
Between late 2030 and all the way until Akhanteros' downfall in 2035, relations between the West and the Republic remained at a point just short of open hostility. At this point in time, the Republic favoured closer ties to the East instead.[48]
A normalised relationship with both sides would only be restored following the country's reformation, an initiative proposed under the auspices of expected president-elect Nikos Panagopoulos.[75][81]
Economy[]
Advertising poster promoting travel to Altis
The Republic relies heavily on its tourism industry, which forms a significant part of the economy. Prior to the civil war, large parts of the country (especially the old capital of Kavala) were devoted exclusively to catering for tourists from abroad.[13][82]
Smaller and less significant sectors of the economy include limited amounts of raw mineral and renewable energy exports; the latter generated from the extensive wind turbine and solar farms built across the mainland.[83][84]
In the recent years following Akhanteros' takeover, the country's economy has taken a devastating turn for the worse. A combination of decayed infrastructure, the ongoing refugee crisis sparked by the outbreak of renewed fighting against the FIA[85], as well as rampant corruption at the highest levels of government[86][87], have all contributed to the Republic's declining economy. Likewise, general shortages have helped to fuel a growing grey and black market in the country.[88][76]
Following the hardline government's defeat and its return to civilian control, the economy continues to nonetheless remain in a precarious state.[68] The expected president-elect of the nation, former Defence Minister Nikos Panagopoulos, has promised sweeping reforms and the signing of economic deals with both NATO and CSAT; all in the hopes of revitalising the Republic's stagnant economy.[75]
Society[]
Demographics[]
Ethnic Altians form the majority of the population, being closely related to Greeks.[26]
Religion[]
Christianity is followed by the majority of the Altian population, with over 165 chapels[89] and churches spread across the country.[90][91]
Languages[]
The official language of the Republic is English.
The traditional Altian language (which is a derivative of Greek) was previously spoken by the older generations of Altians, though the language has begun to fade out in popularity over the past few decades.[1]
To accommodate for this disparity, many sign posts and information outlets throughout the Republic are written bilingually. However, this is a trend that has begun to similarly die out in favour of exclusively using English instead.
Trivia[]
News Today snippet.
An in-game newspaper (News Today published on the 18th June, 2039) contains a sub-section titled "The war that cannot die: challenges facing the former sovereign territories" which specifically mentions the Republic of Altis and Stratis by name.[92]
Though the full article itself is unavailable for reading, its subtitle implies that the country remains in turmoil long after the events of The East Wind; in spite of the post-war reformation.
The Republic appears to use ".ass" as its top-level domain for websites hosted in the country.[6]
Notes[]
↑It has been stated in The East Wind that at least half of the nation's civilian population were killed in the civil war, though no concrete figures have been provided for the total population.
↑Incumbent leader in the aftermath of The East Wind (2035) and Apex Protocol (2035). Formerly served as Minister of Defense prior to his presidential candidacy.
References[]
↑ 1.01.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, "BISHOP: Oh, I didn't know that. Do you speak the language? MACDADE: Not so much. Only with the older generation. Not a problem now though... And they aren't exactly great conversationalists. BISHOP: Oh? MACADE: Well, Oreokastro's pretty much a ghost town. Nothing here but remnants of war and a couple goats."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Drawdown 2035, "Yeah? Well they can respectfully go fuck themselves, sir. We didn't butcher half our own population and I sure as hell didn't ask to be on their pissant island."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Maxwell (The East Wind), "Maybe we should have seen it coming, you know? [...] Fucking... Greenbacks, man, butchering half their own population during the conflict? Civil war's one thing - that was just - I dunno."
↑ 11.011.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "980 BCE: Altis becomes a Phoenician colony and the castle is established on Mount Thronos"
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The population of Altis traces its origin to the Phoenician civilization of traders and explorers, but all of the rulers left traces in the populace in past centuries."
↑ 13.013.1ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "Most guides recommend a visit to several Antique ruins scattered over the island: the Old Kavala, the Amphitheater and Temple of Iraklia ruin over Pefkas Bay."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "332 BCE: Phoenicia falls to the Persian Empire; Altis comes under the control of Carthage."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "264-241 BCE: First Punic War. Rome fails to capture the fortress atop Mount Thronos despite a 6 year siege"
↑ 16.016.116.2ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, "The castle? Not exactly. Thing was built sometime around the end of the ninth century. Arabian warlords. But, I mean, they only occupied a much older site. It was a Phoenician fortress before that. [...] Y'know, during the first of the Punic wars, the Romans laid siege to it. Six long years. [...] Um, in a way. The defenders wound up ceding it to Rome - some later treaty. And then? Well, then it gets even more complicated."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "464 - 454 CE: Roman influence declines. Altis attacked by the Vandals."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "533 CE: Altis is conquered by the Byzantine Empire; a permanent Greek settlement is founded on the site of modern-day Oreokastro."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "889 CE: Arab-Byzantine Wars. Altis is raided by Saracens from Arabia"
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "891 CE: Massive earthquake. The ancient fortress on Thronos is totally destroyed. Arabian warlords build a smaller castle on its remains"
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The highest point of Altis is the peak of Thronos (350 m above sea level), with the ruins of a castle built by Arabian warlords in the middle ages"
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Stratis, "According to legend, there is a hidden cave somewhere on the coast of Stratis, rumored to contain treasures hidden by the Arabian pirates."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "968 CE: Byzantine resurgance. Altis reclaimed by Christendom despite a heroic muslim defence at Thronos"
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "1493 CE: Fourth Crusade. Altis apportioned to the Latin empire and given as a fiefdom to the Republic of Venice"
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "Today's city of Kavala was founded by Venetian merchants on the ruins of a Phoenician city, and was the island's capital for several centuries."
↑ 26.026.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, \a3\missions_f_orange\data\img\orange_compositions\castle\castle_noticeboard_co.paa, "1552 CE: Altis invaded by the Ottoman Empire. Byzantine Greeks wage a long and bloody war of resistance"
↑ 27.027.1ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 01:00, "Prime Minister Nicholas Ramsden said he would respect the defeat of his government's motion, which, effectively, ruled out the possibility of any extension to the NATOdeployment in the former sovereign territory.", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The Airstrip of the Altis Aero Club was the first airfield on the island, built in 1916 by the British."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Stratis, "Camp Maxwell was named after British surveyor Martin P. Maxwell, who laid plans for artificial ground for the Stratis Airfield."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Stratis, "Stratis Airfield was built on an area of artificially laid firm ground in the 1980s by the joint effort of British and US engineers."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, "This town, it's no stranger to war. [...] Of course, but, no, I meant, even historically. A whole generation lost their lives in WW2 - Operation Torch, the Allied landings. [...] Yeah. The British? They conscripted hundreds of Altians from across the island - most of them never made it back."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Stratis, "The Spartan, a monument in the southern part of Stratis, was built to honor the memory of Altian soldiers fighting alongside the Allies in the WW2's Operation Torch."
↑ 35.035.135.2ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:51, "When Europe cast us out of their failed union of states, we rose from the ashes of a false society, a false economic norm. We gave new hope to our unemployed. Without Berlin's noose around our neck!", AAN News
↑ 36.036.1ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Lost Horizons, "But I was wrong. Corrupt politicians divided our nation, creating an enemy within. An age of austerity turned to one of anger, and protests descended into violence."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:09, "CIVIL DISORDER CONTINUES ACROSS MAJOR EUROPEAN CAPITALS", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Vehicles/MBT-52 Kuma, "A batch of a few dozen tanks and spare turrets were bought underprice from a south-European country facing an economic collapse. "
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:13, "REPORT: EEC 2034-2035 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AVERAGE SOARS TO 42%", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 01:02, "Two decades of economic misery cannot be ignored. [...] Britain is an island not an empire! [...] The answer is no longer: 'send a gunboat' - it hasn't been the answer for the last 50 years.", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:31, "REPORT: US ECONOMY SET TO SHRINK 2% IN Q2 [...]", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:26, "'SHOULD THE US WITHDRAW FROM ITS REMAINING BASES IN EUROPE?' 75.3% AGREE", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Drawdown 2035, "C'mon, it's hardly like it's a surprise. The economy's been in the tank for a decade - at least."
↑ 45.045.145.2ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, No Reprieve, "Altis, 2026. A military coup has toppled the government in Kavala. Opposition groups are crushed and peaceful protests end in violence. Support for the army wanes. Hundreds of soldiers disobey their orders and join the people, sparking civil war. Cities, towns, and villages are ravaged by the brutal fighting."
↑ 46.046.1ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, Avenging Furies, "The tide however, gradually turned against loyalist forces. The military might of the rebels prevailed against the rag-tag, People's Army. Acts of repression followed. Hundreds were executed. Hundreds more disappeared, without a trace. In 2030, hostilities ended with the signing of a ceasefire in Jerusalem. But the peace did not last..."
↑ 47.047.1ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Common Denominator, "Peacekeeping efforts continue in The Republic of Altis and Stratis following the Civil War. Although some progress has been made, the newly-established government still faces serious obstacles, namely the inexperience of the Altis Armed Forces, or AAF for short. Officially, NATO Peacekeepers, primarily stationed on Stratis, have been seconded to Altis to cooperate and consult with the AAF. Unofficially, they have been assisting with training members of the AAF in order to ensure their ability to maintain security within the Republic itself. Recently, however, member states of CSAT have expressed interest in the Republic, further increasing already-heightened global tensions with NATO."
↑ 48.048.1ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Salient Force, "Distrusting the Americans, we aligned ourselves with the Canton Strategic Alliance Treaty. I mean, we didn't know it then, but, we were caught in a whirlwind; a series of events we could scarcely comprehend. They gave us technology, weapons. Economic and political support - and in return, we allowed them to use our island. They even had us train with their fourth generation Angara battle tanks."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, "FIA A loosely organised band of anti-governmental fighters formed in the aftermath the 2026 Kavala coup d'etat."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:13 "[...] The FIA are becoming increasingly desperate, as AAF forces begin to consolidate their position on Altis with the backing of Canton Protocol forces equipment and training.", AAN News
↑ 52.052.1Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2013, 'SINGLEPLAYER', Following harsh economic conditions and political hardships, the global situation of 2035 finds itself at breaking point. Tensions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the allied countries of the recently-introduced Canton Protocol Strategic Alliance Treaty (CSAT) are at an all-time high, coming to a head in the Pacific. Meanwhile, on the small island of the Republic of Altis and Stratis, NATO forces are preparing to hand over responsibility for the security of the Republic to the armed forces of the local government. Many, however, remain skeptical as to the wisdom of such a move., ARMA 3 MANUAL, viewed 1 December 2024, <arma3_manual.pdf>.
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Damage Control, "Just under an hour ago, NATOtroops were forced to engage members of the FIA in the vicinity of Kavirida. It has become clear that they were responsible for the attack on the convoy. Their motive is now apparent - the situation at the MoD rapidly deteriorated, succeeded by the FIA conducting an all-out assault on Kavala. Details are still coming in, but we are certain that the FIA's actions are a direct consequence of these events. It appears to have convinced the FIA that the sit-down at the MoD had not been conducted in good faith. The investigation is still ongoing."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, "Yeah. There was - couple weeks previously, guerrillas had ambushed a convoy. It was some dissident group. Out to sabotage the peace talks in Kavala. Anyway, NATOintervened, and the whole thing just... blew up. A checkpoint was hit. Protesters were fired upon at the MoD..."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Survivor, "MACDADE: Mm... but Oreokastro? It wasn't just a town. It had become a symbol of the resistance. It was important for both sides - and government forces were making their final push. BISHOP: There were still guerrillas in the town - even after the strike? MACDADE: Alexis had made it out. But his brother? Like I say: Markos was always shit outta luck. The guy had been waiting at his brother's place."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Lost Horizons, "After the Battle of Oreokastro in October, 2034, things got worse. Repression stoked the flames of resistance and, six months later, the situation exploded. Of course, our tanks were no good against the guerrillas. So I began a conversion course and took command of one of their lighter cousins..."
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Damage Control, "The following months would see a rapid deterioration in AAF-NATO relations. By Christmas of 2034, NATO's peacekeeping mandate would be limited to Stratis, a small island south of the Altis mainland. With conflict brewing in the Pacific, the world - and NATO itself - slowly started to forget about the tiny island republic."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Drawdown 2035, "Copy that, Kamino. Dispatching reinforcements. Just hold on! Broadway to all NATOforces on Stratis: Green on Blue, I say again, Green on Blue. AAF forces considered hostile. Hold your ground! Out."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Major, "MACDADE: After the flashpoint on Stratis, there was chaos. Nobody seemed to know what to do. Finally, NATO got their act together. Launched an assault on the Altis mainland. BISHOP: And CSAT? MACDADE: Caught off-guard by the whole thing. They were there to fight guerrillas, not start World War Three. So, when CSAT dropped their support? Government forces panicked. They were on the back foot - needed to regroup. Major Gavras was put in charge, but that was a tall order. Gavras tried to fortify their position in the north west. But, it was a risk - and he ended up cut off. The guerrillas? They didn't hesitate. Stormed his position - sent the survivors running."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Salient Force, "NATO were helping the guerrillas: when theyattacked, we hit back - and they responded with a whole invasion force. Needless to say, the conflict that followed? It didn't go well."
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Paradise Found, "All units, stand down. I say again, stand down. The AAF have issued their formal surrender. Straight from Akhanteros himself. Hold your fire and prepare to receive POWs."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "Somehow, I survived that final battle... The odds had been against us; we did everything we could. All sides suffered devastating losses. But we came off the worst. Over a third of our forces were either dead or wounded."
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Resurgent West, "All units, intel indicates enemy mobilization at the airport and capital. Presumed counter-offensive inbound. Report to your CO, assume defensive positions and prepare for contact. Out."
↑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."
↑ 68.068.1ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Status Quo, "Six weeks have passed since the AAF's capitulation. The FIA, under the leadership of Nikos Panagopoulos, have transitioned from a military opposition to a political body and, alongside our forces, are working hard to restore their homeland. Although it will take time for this country to recover from war, the new government has the confidence of the people of Altis. However, NATO's invasion - albeit swift and, ultimately, successful - has stirred a new round of debates over the funding of military forces in this region. The conclusion was clear: there is no way NATO can maintain their position here while tensions in the pacific region rise. The decommissioning will continue and NATO will abandon this region."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "Altis covers an area of 270.5 square kilometers."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The geographic coordinates of Altis are 35°9'5.12N 16°39'37.60E."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "Pyrgos is an important port and the newly established capital of the Republic of Altis and Stratis."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Stratis, "In recent decades, Stratis slowly turned into a 'military island' after most of the civilian population moved to Altis."
↑ 74.074.1ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Status Quo, "Breaking news from the Republic of Altis and Stratis. Today, the Altis minister of defense, Nikos Panagopoulos, announced his presidential candidacy. Panagopoulos, a former merchant, had strong ties with the FIA during the recent flashpoint. The capitulation of the AAF to NATO forces opened up a new wave of negotiation between the FIA and the government in Pyrgos. In recent weeks, Panagopoulos has established himself as a skillful diplomat, and is a central figure in the post-conflict reconstruction. This is Paul Goddard, reporting for AAN.", AAN News
↑ 75.075.175.2ARMA 3:Apex 2016 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Apex Protocol, Firestarter, \a3\missions_f_exp\video\exp_m03_vin.ogv, 00:35, "We have inherited a country in crisis. A broken nation with little hope. We must make pragmatic choices, or face defeat. Yet, with courage, we will find our apex. - NIKOS PANAGOPOULOS PRESIDENT ELECT, REPUBLIC OF ALTIS & STRATIS", AAN News
↑ 76.076.1ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Gori, "You know, my cousin was in the police before the civil war - I remember he was investigating local weapon smugglers. It was no big deal, but... could be something. Apparently they were set up somewhere out in the wilderness west of Syrta, but the conflict escalated before they were able to catch them."
↑ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, No Reprieve, "How do you know, Thanos? Georgiou's been late before and the rebels... I mean. Maybe they're just showing a militia how to shoot straight."
↑ARMA 3:Apex 2016 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Apex Protocol, Firestarter, \a3\missions_f_exp\video\exp_m03_vin.ogv, 00:01, "Following the defeat of forces loyal to General Akhanteros, the provisional ceasefire has held firm. With a new round of NATO-CSAT talks due imminently, strategic analysts point to encouraging signs of a lasting peace, with a shared peacekeeping deal on the table.", AAN News
↑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."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "Strong winds and plenty of sun make Altis a perfect place for renewable energy sources: many wind and solar power plants have been built in the last decade, replacing two older oil-burning power plants."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, "MACDADE: Remember the government's drive on renewables? BISHOP: Uh, I suppose so, yes - wind and solar power wasn't it? MACDADE: Anything that qualified for an EU grant, really. Anyway. During the offensive - the siege of the town - the army pulled the plug. BISHOP: They cut the power? MACDADE: Yeah. Wrecked some brand new turbines. BISHOP: Really? And now? Are they repaired? MACDADE: Yeah-ah, almost. We're still off the grid. It kinda slows things down."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:05, "Although five years have passed since bloody civil war was brought to an end in the Republic of Altis and Stratis, the impact upon civilian infrastructure remains marked. [...] Thousands of families remain displaced, refugees scattered across countries around the Mediterranean basin.", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Common Enemy, "KERRY: So the AAF really are as corrupt as they say. STAVROU: Corrupt? Sure. But, with Orestes, the situation is different."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Lost Horizons, "Since the destruction of Oreokastro and the limitations to NATO's mandate, the Freedom and Independence Army have grown in strength. Our morale is weak. Our own people are against us. Reports of desertion and sabotage are rife. If we are to defeat this insurgency, we cannot waste our time, severing heads from the hydra. Instead, we must cauterize its wounds - drain the swamp - isolate the enemy and tighten our grip on those areas where they are strongest."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Gori, "Just yesterday, Yannis' group captured a well-known weapon dealer on the southern coast while on long-range patrol. He's no small fish - part of a large international gang. They had access to almost everything. They definitely have a cache here on Altis. Stavrou's interrogating him now, but the bastard's not saying anything."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "There are 165 chapels on Altis."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The mountain cave chapel of Agios Panagiotis north of Panochori is a popular place for local pilgrimages and festivities."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "There is a picturesque chapel on the rocky promontory over the sea in Agios Konstantinos, believed to be built on the much older remnants of an Antique temple."
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