Nelson Conflict



Nelson Conflict
=== Date === Early 2019  == Combatant Forces ==

=== Victors ===
 * RCAF (won by BRG surrender)

=== Opposition ===
 * Boomerang Company

=== Method ===
 * Long range air-to-air missiles (RCAF)
 * Twin-vicker short range attacks (BRG)
 * Bombing (BRG)

Introduction
The Nelson Crisis was a series of small scale scuffles between the [Canadian Air Force|Royal Canadian Air Force] and the [Company|Boomerang Company]. It receives its name from the first battle of the conflict.

Battle of Nelson
The Battle of Nelson began when BRG wing commander Chirp issued false orders over the radio to RCAF pilots. It is widely believed that he was transmitting old messages from RAF members, however this cannot be confirmed. The RCAF, quite reasonably, did not accept these orders and scorned Chirp in the chat for his eccentric behaviour. Chirp, oddly becoming infuriated, declared war on the Canadians and flew towards enemy lines in a Zlin equipped with Twin vickers. He was forced into a valley where he sprayed several rounds towards low-flying RCAF fighters, doing minimal damage. He was reinforced by another squad member who quickly He was then promptly shot down by high-altitude missiles and escaped on foot.

Bombing of Ottawa
''This section contains debatable information. Neither RCAF nor BRG sources should be completely trusted.''

Preparation
In retaliation to his defeat at the Battle of Nelson, Chirp prepared an attack squadron for an assault on Ottawa. This included a [DC-3|Douglas DC-3] and a [Z-50|Zlin Z-50] equipped with twin vickers. A second Zlin was made ready by a ground crew member who started its engines and placed chocks under its wheels on a street near Ottawa.

Bombing
Chirp and his wingman began the assault early in the morning and dropped 45 bombs on Ottawa before approaching a nearby town, which they destroyed. As they rounded for another attack on the already damaged Ottawa, they were approached by several RCAF members. Chirp attempted to land his plane, but RCAF members had destroyed nearby airfields (an ingenious and commendable tactic) and Chirp was forced to bail out. He retreated to his Zlin on foot and escaped with his wingman.

Aftermath
The Nelson Conflict was, to put it lightly, a useless and uncivilised series of inconsequential battles. While it did highlight the impact that smaller air forces can have, it created a frustrating disagreement which left several grudges. The BRG's decisions in the arguments in the aftermath of the skirmish were unfortunate and slightly reasonable, and the RCAF, while doing their best to remain business-like, became (quite understandably) a bit irate.

The BRG were able to make a peace treaty with the USAF and RCAF and they now have a stable relationship.