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The United Kingdom, formally referred to as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of mainland Europe.

Armed forces[]

Main article: British Armed Forces

The British Armed Forces (formally His Majesty's Armed Forces) represent the country's combined military forces. It consists of three service branches:

  • The British Army
  • The Royal Navy
  • The Royal Air Force

Politics[]

Prime Ministers[]

2009-2012[]

In the aftermath of the Chernarussian Civil War[1], an unnamed Prime Minister would oversee the deployment of a contingent of British engineers and advisers to the Green Sea region nation of Chernarus.[2]

Working alongside their allies from the Czech Republic, their deployment, scheduled to end in 2012, would be to conduct training exercises and provide aid to regional development programmes in support of the new Chernarussian government.[2]

2012-2013[]

An unnamed Prime Minister authorised the deployment of British forces in support of the UN-mandated, U.S.-led NATO invasion of Takistan.[1]

Following the downfall of the Takistani regime, the government would agree to a troop surge several weeks later. Codenamed Operation Crimson Lance, it would be in support of the NATO alliance's attempts to destroy remnants of the former regime.[1][3][4]

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As the UK withdraws from Takistan, the government looks to PMCs to fill the void (2013)

« The UK government is due to publish a white paper in the coming weeks, examining the role that private contractors will play in current, and future engagements.
The goverment's White Papers recommend contracting peacekeeping duties to PMCs
»

A year later[1], the Prime Minister would oversee the withdrawal of all British forces from Takistan.[5][6] In the wake of their withdrawal, defence White Papers published by their ministry suggested replacing the presence of British troops with private military contractors.[7][8]

20XX-2035[]

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The Ramsden ministry's motion to extend the Army's deployment is defeated (2035)

By the early-mid 2030s, Nicholas Ramsden serves as Prime Minister. His government was elected into power after having inherited an economic depression that has continued to blight the UK for almost two decades.[9][10]

« 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 NATO deployment in the former sovereign territory.
News networks report on Ramsden's failure to renew the Army's peacekeeping mission
»

His government has attempted to put forward numerous motions to extend the Army's peacekeeping mission on the Republic of Altis and Stratis.[11] All of them have been flatly rejected by an overwhelming majority in the Parliament.[12]

Six weeks after the U.S.-led NATO invasion of Altis, dubbed as the "Altis Incident"[1], the Ramsden ministry would staunchly deny allegations that British special operations were involved in the crisis.[13]


House of Commons[]

At least one MP has been named in the Armaverse:

  • Jackson Irvine
    • Since the early 2030s, Irvine has been a Member of Parliament for South Shields.[10]
    • He is firmly against foreign military interventions. Irvine has vociferously objected to the Ramsden ministry's attempts to renew deployments abroad, arguing that the UK can ill-afford to waste precious capital on pointless shows of "gunboat" diplomacy.[10]

Economy[]

By 2035, an economic depression has blighted the nation's economy for almost two decades.[10][14] As a result, the government has been forced withdraw most of its commitments to curtailing CSAT encroachment in an attempt to focus on domestic issues.[15][16]

Notes[]

  1. Served as Prime Minister at the height of The East Wind (2035).

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mořický, K et al. 2011, Armaverse Timeline, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 18 March 2024, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Armaverse_Timeline>.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mořický, K 2010, Radayev Extradition Approved, AAN Online, viewed 18 March 2024, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/28-radayev-extradition-approved.html>.
  3. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, British Armed Forces, Arma 2, viewed 18 March 2024, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-baf-factions/a2-baf-british-armed-forces>.
  4. ARMA 2: British Armed Forces 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Crimson Lance, Blue Jam, "Despite the effort of both the NATO contingent and newly formed Takistani Police Forces, hardened followers of the old regime have mounted a powerful insurgency movement. The insurgent's power base is rooted in the central Takistan, where they pose a real threat to the oil and mining industries - vital assets for the redeveloment of this fledgling nation. - On 20 July 2012, the Allied JOC plans to launch a major offensive upon conventional insurgent forces in Central Takistan, code-named: 'Crimson Lance'. The intent of the JOC is to strike deep into insurgent controlled area, disrupting safe havens and logistical connections, which presently undermine the industrial stabilization and humanitarian efforts in the area. - Elements of 2 Parachute Batallion - including your section - will converge upon two major bases in the area: FOB Arizona and FOB Revolver. Immediately after landing, your section is to rest, replenish all supplies and prepare for combat operations, which will commence on the morning of July 20."
  5. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, ION, Inc., Arma 2, viewed 18 March 2024, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-pmc-factions/a2omc-ion>.
  6. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Arma 2: Private Military Company Features, Arma 2, viewed 18 March 2024, <https://www.arma2.com/game-features/pmc>.
  7. ARMA 2: Private Military Company 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Black Gauntlet, \ca\video_pmc\cp10_outro_b.ogv, 00:35, "Calls for the extension of private sector contracts are increasing, in an attempt to spread the load currently placed on the New Takistani Army, and remaining peacekeeping forces.", AAN News
  8. ARMA 2: Private Military Company 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Black Gauntlet, \ca\video_pmc\cp10_outro_b.ogv, 01:01, "The UK government is due to publish a white paper in the coming weeks, examining the role that private contractors will play in current, and future engagements.", AAN News
  9. Bohemia 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>.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 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
  11. ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:55, "In the UK, parliament was recalled for an urgent debate and vote over the possible redeployment of British peacekeeping forces on Stratis.", AAN News
  12. ARMA 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 NATO deployment in the former sovereign territory.", AAN News
  13. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Status Quo, "COLE: Just one last question then, sergeant. KERRY: Shoot. COLE: Did British forces play any part in this incident? KERRY: What do you mean? They shipped out long before the flashpoint started. COLE: Yeah, that's what the UK government keeps saying - hell, they almost seem to believe it. KERRY: I'm not sure I follow here. COLE: Tell me, Sergeant, have you ever met Kostas Stavrou? KERRY: Yeah. COLE: Then why don't you ask him?"
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Drawdown 2035, "TF AEGIS PEACEKEEPER: If it's their goddamn problem, where the hell are they? CONWAY: The Brits are broke, man. Everyone knows it. They can't even afford to defend their pointless little islands any more. TF AEGIS PEACEKEEPER: So why do we get stuck with them? CONWAY: Why d'you think we're shipping out? We did our time. We kept our peace. Now we get to go play with the big boys in the Pacific."

See also[]

Countries in the Armaverse
Eastern Europe LivoniaRussian Federation
North Africa Argana
West Africa North LombakkaSouth Lombakka
Atlantic Democratic Republic of SahraniIndependent Republic of NogovaKingdom of SahraniUnited Kingdom
North America United States of America
Green Sea ArdistanGrozoviaKarzeghistanRepublic of ChernarusTakistan
Mediterranean AtidaRepublic of Altis and Stratis
South Pacific Horizon Islands Republic
Microstates Everon Socialist RepublicMalden
Countries are listed in order of the region of the globe that they are geographically located in.
Italics denote countries that have ceased to exist.
NOTE: For a list of minor references to countries that are not shown, please refer to this article.
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