10월 전역

The October War (十月戦役), also referred to as the Erebonian Civil War of S.1204, was a civil war that took place in 에레보니아 following the shooting of 길리아스 오스본 by 크로우 암브러스트. The conflict took place from October 30th S. 1204 to January of S. 1205, and was between the 귀족 연합 (acting with the aid of both 우로보로스 and the 제국해방전선), and the Imperial Resistance (assisted by the 철혈의 아이들s and for much of the war, the Crimson Wings faction led by 올리발트 라이제 아르노르). It is the primary cause of conflict during the events of 영웅전설 섬의 궤적 I and II.

Although the Noble Alliance initially had the upper hand, Duke Albarea's wartime actions led to the emergence of the Crimson Wings and, despite their ostensible neutrality, twice forced them to act in tandem with the Imperial Resistance, causing the Alliance to lose ground. Furthermore, Osborne, who had secretly survived Crow's assassination attempt, planted his top Ironblood into the Noble Alliance as its Chief of Staff, granting him a favorable vantage point in the war and allowing the Imperial Resistance to gain victory. The aftermath of the war resulted in the weakening of Erebonian nobility, strengthening Osborne's foothold in the country, and led to the Imperial occupation of Crossbell as well as Osborne stealing the 환염계획 from 우로보로스 (who assisted the Noble Alliance in pursuit of that plan).

Pre-War Events

Rising Tensions

There were two factions vying for power in Erebonia. The first, the 귀족 연합, was led by Duke Cayenne, who sought to maintain the current status quo. The second, the 개혁파, was led by Chancellor Osborne, who sought to remove the social and political influence of the nobility.

Knowing that the might of the Imperial Army greatly outweighed that of the provincial armies, Duke Cayenne plotted behind the scenes; he sponsored the development of 기갑병s and the 팡타그뤼엘 as his secret weapons of war. He also met Crow, who shared a similar hatred for Osborne. With the duke's help, Crow formed the 제국해방전선, a terrorist organization who wished to topple Osborne's rule.

The first action of the ILF was on 28 June S.1204 and was to attack the 제국 감시탑 located in the 노르드 고원 in an attempt to trick the Imperial Army into viewing the attack as originating from a nearby Calvard Republic airbase, thus igniting a war between the two nations. This plot was foiled by VII반 finding and defeating the mastermind of the operation, 미하엘 기데온.

Almost one month later, on 26 July S.1204, the ILF kidnapped 엘리제 슈바르처 and Princess Alfin Reise Arnor during the Summer Festival in 헤임달. They escaped into the catacombs below the city, until they were once again cornered by Class VII, and released their hostages shortly after.

On 31 August S.1204, the ILF attacked 갈레리아 요새 during the 서 제무리아 통상회의 in an attempt to launch the railway guns stationed there and attack 크로스벨 시. Once again their plans were stopped by Class VII, who happened to be there at the time.

The Intelligence Division of Erebonia looked into the true identity of C, who was actually Crow. Crow attended 토르즈 사관학교 as a student; seeing that C had ties to the school, the division sent 밀리엄 오라이온 into Class VII in 18 August S.1204 in an attempt to flush him out. Crow was aware of Millium's purpose and was able to keep his identity as the terrorist ringleader hidden from her.

Course of the War

Occupation of Heimdallr

On 30 October S.1204, Crow headed to Heimdallr to supposedly witness Osborne's speech first hand. In reality he had gone there to assassinate him, having been provided with a special sniper rifle. As soon as Crow sniped Osborne down, the Noble Alliance immediately sent the Pantagruel above Heimdallr's airspace, deploying Panzer Soldats into the city.

The 1st Armored Division, the city's local garrison, mobilized to repel the invaders, but the Panzer Soldats' high maneuverability and hardened steel plating meant that the 아흐첸 tanks and armored cars used by the defenders were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed. The Imperial family as well as Governor 칼 레그니츠 are taken into custody and held within 카렐 별궁. Over the next month most of Erebonia is taken over by the Noble Alliance, and Crow is given the title "Azure Chevalier", derived from the color of his 기신, 오르디네.

패트릭 T. 하이암즈 and the other noble students enrolled in Thors Military Academy formed the Order of the Lion to maintain control, though Patrick's experiences with Rean caused him to realize that the nobles' war was unjust and secretly helped as many faculty and students escape if they desired.

Imperial Counterattack

On 10 December S.1204, Class VII is entrusted with the 커레이져스 by Prince 올리발트 라이제 아르노르, and declares themselves a third faction in the war, independent from both the noble and imperial sides. One week later, they assist the 4th Armored Division in retaking the 쌍룡교 from noble control, marking the turning point in the war.

The group was later contacted by 안젤리카 로그너, who wished to force her father and uncle out of the war. The two had supported the Noble Alliance, but only the latter had been actively supporting them, having overthrown 이리나 라인폴트 of the 라인폴트 그룹. Class VII was able to install Irina back as chairman, while Angelica had a one-on-one Soldat battle with Gerhart and prevailed against him. Heidel was put under house arrest while Gerhart ordered the Nortia Provincial Army to stand down.

In an attempt to demonstrate his power to the people of Erebonia, Duke Albarea had his provincial army burn down the town of 켈딕 on 23 December S.1204. This caused him to be condemned by both sides of the war, including his own son, Rufus. Rufus allowed the 4th Armored Division, RMP, and Class VII to attack the 크로이첸 주, having shifted most of his units out of the area, which meant that the only defenders were those who were loyal to Helmut. The attack was successful and Helmut was arrested by his other son, Jusis. As Rufus was still working with the Noble Alliance, this meant that Jusis became its acting lord, but he still had enough influence to order the Kreuzen Provincial Army to stand down.

On 30 December S.1204, Class VII launched an attack on Trista to reclaim the academy from the Noble Alliance. Most of its garrison had been recalled back to Heimdallr, which left the town lightly defended, including one 골리앗 and 케스트럴 unit. Rean, along with 발리마르, disabled these two units with an experimental Zemurian tachi; intimidated by its sheer power, the provincial defenders quickly abandoned Trista. After "liberating" the academy from the Order of the Lion, Trista was finally secured, which gave the resistance a staging ground to mobilize onto Heimdallr.

Liberation of Karel Imperial Villa

The next day, the RMP and the Imperial Army begin their invasion of Heimdallr, while Class VII is asked to liberate Karel Imperial Villa, where the imperial family is being held. Immediately following the liberation, 비타 클로틸드 summons the 황마성 and Duke Cayenne holds Crown Prince 세드릭 라이제 아르노르 captive at the top. After Class VII confronts and defeats Crow and the Vermillion Apocalypse, Osborne reveals he is still alive, and Duke Cayenne, the leader of the Noble Alliance, is arrested.

With their leader in custody, the Noble Alliance quickly fell apart and decided to work with Osborne, ending the civil war.

Aftermath

Occupation of Crossbell

With a restored and technologically advanced army, the Imperial Army invaded Crossbell State, and captured Crossbell City in a single day without bloodshed from the Crossbellans, while Calvardian attempts to push the advance back fail miserably. On 14 January S.1205, Crossbell signed a treaty with Erebonia, losing its autonomy and becoming a province of Erebonia. Two months later, in March S.1205, 루퍼스 알바레아 is appointed Governor of Crossbell, and it is announced that Crossbell will formally merge with Erebonia.