Victory at Susanna

The Battle of Susanna, launched on April 4, 2026, marked a decisive offensive by the Republic of Baüme against the Caravan Soviet Socialist Republic (ASR), a communist state led by the elusive figure known as Casper. Timed to coincide with Holy Saturday, the operation was designed to neutralize what Baüme officials described as a growing threat along their eastern border.

Under the command of Army Director Bryant Martin, Baüme’s 1st Infantry Division carried out a high-risk flanking maneuver aimed at destabilizing the Caravan ASR’s defensive structure and undermining its leadership. The primary target of the assault was Fort Antelope, a key eastern outpost defended by the Caravan’s 2nd Volunteer Militia.

Employing fast-moving blitz tactics, Baüme forces bypassed forward defensive positions and struck the fort with speed and concentration. The militia, caught off guard, was forced into a disorganized retreat southward. Reports indicate that Baüme infantry used fully automatic M4 SPR rifles to breach the fort’s gates, a tactic that contributed significantly to the rapid collapse of militia morale.

Following the initial breakthrough, Baüme troops advanced across the contested No Man’s Land, successfully severing the Caravan ASR’s supply lines and isolating its eastern forces. During the operation, an incident involving a Baüme Air Defense aircraft—referred to as a “Shortie”—briefly disrupted momentum when it was shot down by a Caravan soldier, prompting a recovery mission.

Fighting paused the following day, April 5, in observance of Easter Sunday. Despite the temporary ceasefire, Baüme forces maintained their encirclement of remaining Caravan units. Unconfirmed reports suggest that during this pause, high-level communications may have taken place between Martin and Caravan leadership concerning the cessation of chemical weapons use, though such details remain classified.

With their eastern front effectively collapsed, the remnants of the Caravan’s 2nd Volunteer Militia withdrew into the devastated No Man’s Land, ending their involvement in the battle. Their retreat set the stage for subsequent engagements, including the anticipated First Battle of Antelope.

Baüme’s Defense and Interior Commissariats later described the operation as a “near-perfect” victory. Casualty figures underscore the imbalance: the Republic reportedly sustained fewer than one fatality, while Caravan forces suffered three confirmed losses.

The Battle of Susanna represents a significant tactical success for Baüme, though analysts caution that the broader conflict in the region remains unresolved.