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''As this is an ongoing operation, some elements remain classified''<br>
:''Elements of this operation remain classified.''<br>
[[File:Mock Tortoise1.jpg|350px|thumb|The Westarctican Royal Guards occupying Raphania]]
[[File:Mock Tortoise1.jpg|400px|thumb|The Westarctican Royal Guards occupying Raphania]]
'''Operation: MOCK TORTOISE''' was a military operation conducted by the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] in the ongoing conflict with the [[micronation]] of [[Raphania]]. It occurred on 10 November 2022.
'''Operation: MOCK TORTOISE''' was a military operation conducted by the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] during the [[Westarctica-Raphania War]]. It occurred on 10 November 2022.


==Prelude==
==Prelude==
After the leader of Raphania, Grand Emir Charles I, declared war upon [[Westarctica]], citing his belief that their occupation of [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] in 2017 was an illegitimate act, [[Grand Duke Travis]] mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A [[Royal Decrees|Royal Decree]] was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania.
After the leader of [[Raphania]], [[Sir Charles Ross|Grand Emir Charles I]], declared war upon [[Westarctica]], citing his belief that their occupation of [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] in 2017 was an illegitimate act, [[Grand Duke Travis]] mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A [[Royal Decrees|Royal Decree]] was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania.


The Grand Duke held private planning sessions with the [[Minister of Defense]], the [[Duke of Waesche]], and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]] to decide the best course of action to bring about a speedy end to the conflict. The decision was made to first cripple Raphanian morale by invading their sovereign territory, located in northern Arizona, then proceed south over the following days to conduct an assault on the Raphanian government in their administrative headquarters.
The Grand Duke held private planning sessions with the [[Minister of Defense]], the [[Duke of Waesche]], and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]] to decide the best course of action to bring about a speedy end to the conflict. The decision was made to first cripple Raphanian morale by invading their sovereign territory, located in northern Arizona, then proceed south over the following days to conduct an assault on the Raphanian government in their administrative headquarters.
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After reading a brief victory speech, Grand Duke Travis stopped short of declaring victory, pledging to continue the push further south until Grand Emir Charles and the Government of Raphania have been subdued.
After reading a brief victory speech, Grand Duke Travis stopped short of declaring victory, pledging to continue the push further south until Grand Emir Charles and the Government of Raphania have been subdued.


[[Category:Conflicts involving Westarctica]]
==Aftermath==
Following the successful occupation, Grand Duke Travis awarded Viscount Atwood with a knighthood in the [[Noble Order of the Sword]].
 
==External link==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGQDJfM2gI0 Video of the occupation]
 
[[Category:Conflicts Involving Westarctica]]
[[Category:Raphania]]