Levant Conflict
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
Conflict
Day 1
The first of many skirmishes broke out on June 8, 2025, following the declaration by Soyrusalem of its intent to form a Greater Israel, claiming control over the entire Levant region. This claim immediately brought it into conflict with the newly founded towns of Gaza and Jerusalem, which were seen as obstacles to Israeli territorial ambitions. At the outset, Soyrusalemite forces held a significant advantage. They had superior numbers and were equipped with diamond armor, giving them a technological edge over the largely underprepared militias and citizens of Gaza and Jerusalem. Early engagements heavily favored Soyrusalem, with their troops winning most direct confrontations and pushing into contested territory.
The tide of the conflict began to shift when Apigale, the leader of Gaza, logged in and assumed command of the defense. A skilled fighter, Apigale led a counterattack that began to push Soyrusalemite forces back. During the fighting, Apigale managed to loot several Soyrusalemite armor sets, redistributing the gear to his own soldiers—many of whom were more experienced in PvP combat. With Gaza’s defenders now better equipped and organized, Soyrusalemite momentum collapsed. Facing mounting casualties and the growing effectiveness of Gaza's counteroffensive, Soyrusalemite leadership ordered a retreat, ending the first major clash of the Levant region.
Day 2
A skirmish occurred on June 9, 2025, along the Soyrusalem-Gaza border when Soyrusalemite forces launched a raid into Gaza territory. The attackers, led by 33faq, were poorly equipped, wearing mostly iron armor and wielding basic weapons such as swords, axes, and bows. They also employed TNT minecarts, though many of these were used improperly, resulting in chaotic explosions and the formation of large craters across the battlefield. Despite an early push into Gaza, the raid was met with swift resistance. The Hokkaido Republic officially joined the battle in support of Gaza, with President 0xBit eliminating twenty-nine IDF soldiers himself. Together they mounted an effective counteroffensive that successfully forced the Soyrusalemite forces to retreat.
With equipment in short supply, Soyrusalemite troops resorted to wave attacks, charging repeatedly with little or no armor. These efforts failed to break through, and CORE_DUMP_ ultimately ordered a full withdrawal. Some Soyrusalemite players were kicked by CORE_DUMP_, as they failed to comply with the withdrawal command. In the wake of the failed assault, Soyrusalem constructed a defensive wall along its southern border with Gaza and another along the eastern border with Jerusalem, Crusader States. Bamboo was planted outside both walls to serve as a natural barrier. Later that day, Rhodesia and Albania formally declared their support for Soyrusalem, signaling the formation of a wider political alignment in the region.