Republic of East Asia Founded in 1947
The UESS was first founded as the 'Republic of East Asia' in 1947 by Khan Jahanzeb. At the time, it consisted of only one state, Pakistan.
From 1931 till 1947, Jahanzeb led a desperate struggle for independence for the people of the region from the British Empire. After WWII, he finally got it. Jahanzeb was still very young at the time, young and charismatic with a strong character that would have made anyone feel nervous. Khan was only 47 when the Republic of East Asia was made independent.
From 1931 till 1947, Jahanzeb led a desperate struggle for independence for the people of the region from the British Empire. After WWII, he finally got it. Jahanzeb was still very young at the time, young and charismatic with a strong character that would have made anyone feel nervous. Khan was only 47 when the Republic of East Asia was made independent.
Cold War Era 1949-1991
1953 Kashmir War
Kashmir was completely handed over to the Indians after the independence of the REA and India. However, with public anger growing in the Republic at India getting Kashmir, the politicians were forced to act.
On the 5th of June 1953, after two months of negotiations, Jahanzeb decided to launch an annexation assault on Kashmir. The war finished on the 23rd of October 1953 when the REA successfully captured Srinagar, prompting an Indian surrender. A total of 5,282 people were killed. The REA successfully captured Kashmir as its second state.
On the 5th of June 1953, after two months of negotiations, Jahanzeb decided to launch an annexation assault on Kashmir. The war finished on the 23rd of October 1953 when the REA successfully captured Srinagar, prompting an Indian surrender. A total of 5,282 people were killed. The REA successfully captured Kashmir as its second state.
1955 'Eagle Alliance Pact'
On the 17th of March 1955, the REA signed a historic alliance with the USA, shifting its alliance towards the Western Powers in the Cold War against the Soviet Bloc, shortly after India aligned itself with the Russians.
1961 Plebiscite in Ceylon, formation of UESS
A historic plebiscite was held in Ceylon in the April of 1961. Some 84% of those legible to vote turned out, with an outstanding 76% voting to join the Republic of East Asia. Shortly after Ceylon was announced as the 3rd state, it was officially renamed Sri Lanka. Within a few weeks time, the Republic of East Asia was renamed to the Unified Eastern States of Shay.
1967 Arab-Israeli War
Shayan President Jahanzeb, a strong force of opposition to Israel decided to send AA weaponry as well as 2,000 troops to Egypt despite US opposition. US military aid to the UESS was subsequently suspended for 3 years.
1971 Annexation of Afghanistan
With the threat of a rise in Islamic extremism in Afghanistan, the UESS friendly Afghan government asked for assistance by the Shayans. In September 1971, the Afghan government agreed to make Afghanistan the 4th state of the UESS in a bid to improve security as well as get assistance from Shayan troops. The annexation was frowned upon by many except the USA, who thought it was good to rival any USSR influence in the region.
1973-1981 Period of Enlightenment
This period was known as the period of increased stability in the UESS. The economy thrived, jobs were created, unemployment went down. The UESS experienced its first ever tourism surge, with annual average visitors visiting the UESS reaching around 4.4 million people. Alcohol was legalized and drugs for visiting 'hippies' were easy to purchase. Annual murders also went down by 60% and the prison population went down by 35%.
1982-1987 Shay-Iran War (Annexation of Iran)
The period of enlightenment came to an end with a sudden beginning of conflict on the Shayan borders with Iran. After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, an anti-American and anti-Shayan government came to power. The new Iranian government threatened Shay with war on the Afghan front, calling Shayans 'slave masters'. Tensions remained high but on the 4th of February 1982, Iranian artillery fired on Shayan targets killed some 32 people. War was declared by the Shayans in retaliation on the 6th.
1982/3- Shayan offensive from Pakistan and Afghanistan targeted Chabahar in the south and Mashad in the north. Intense fighting throughout the two years produced a stalemate.
1984/5- Shayans successfully captured Chabahar and Mashad. Aerial bombardment of major Iranian cities including Tehran, Qom and Shiraz known as 'Flying of the War Eagles'.
1986/7- Major Shayan offensive towards Tehran. Sustained heavy fighting but Shayan forces arrive on the outskirts of Tehran on the 23rd of November 1987, prompting an Iranian surrender. Final overall death toll is estimated to be around 260,000.
Within weeks it was agreed that Iran was to be annexed and made a state of the UESS. This followed widespread condemnation across the world but with little action as a hostile enemy had been removed.
1982/3- Shayan offensive from Pakistan and Afghanistan targeted Chabahar in the south and Mashad in the north. Intense fighting throughout the two years produced a stalemate.
1984/5- Shayans successfully captured Chabahar and Mashad. Aerial bombardment of major Iranian cities including Tehran, Qom and Shiraz known as 'Flying of the War Eagles'.
1986/7- Major Shayan offensive towards Tehran. Sustained heavy fighting but Shayan forces arrive on the outskirts of Tehran on the 23rd of November 1987, prompting an Iranian surrender. Final overall death toll is estimated to be around 260,000.
Within weeks it was agreed that Iran was to be annexed and made a state of the UESS. This followed widespread condemnation across the world but with little action as a hostile enemy had been removed.
1988 Kermanshah Incident and 'Operation Zinda Hoon'
On the 5th of March 1988, a Shayan military base made operational 2 months ago to control the Iran-Iraq border came under Iraqi army shelling from long range missiles. 3 missiles hit the base and areas around it, killing 37 soldiers and 12 civilians. What followed was strong condemnation by the Shayan authorities and international community leading to Shayan Operation 'Zinda Hoon'. On the 9th of March 1988, the Shayan army mobilised 75,000 more troops on the border region with Iraq and threatened a great retaliation if more missiles hit.
Significant escalation followed when a small Iraqi rocket entered Shayan Iran, causing damage to a nearby empty building. This led to a Shayan strike on Iraq. On the 17th of March, the Shayan Air Force launched multiple strikes on military positions in Baghdad and Baqubah. A total of 32 targets were hit, killing an estimated 108 Iraqis. A ceasefire was soon agreed with mediation by the USA and USSR.
Significant escalation followed when a small Iraqi rocket entered Shayan Iran, causing damage to a nearby empty building. This led to a Shayan strike on Iraq. On the 17th of March, the Shayan Air Force launched multiple strikes on military positions in Baghdad and Baqubah. A total of 32 targets were hit, killing an estimated 108 Iraqis. A ceasefire was soon agreed with mediation by the USA and USSR.
Modern Era 1991-
1991 Involvement in Gulf War
When Iraq invaded and annexed Kuwait, feelings in Shay were mixed. Their was widespread anger at Iraq due to the brief conflict in 1988 but an Iraqi annexation of Kuwait was similar to some of Shay's annexations. Nonetheless, Shay unofficially joined the UN coalition in a bid to drive out the Iraqis from Kuwait. Shayan involvement was mostly limited to air strikes on Basrah and Baghdad to create multiple fronts for Iraq.
1992 Death of Khan Jahanzeb
On the 18th of July, the Supreme Leader of the UESS, Khan Jahanzeb died of natural causes. Aged 92, Khan was glorified as the man who created the greatest modern empire on Earth. He was given a state funeral in Islamabad with an estimated 35,000 in attendance to mourn his passing. His successor was his son, Mir Jahanzeb. Born in 1940, Mir was seen as a newer and more modern version of Jahanzeb, aged just 52 he was already experienced having commanded the army in the operation against Iran.
1998 Oman Annexation
On the 20th of April 1998, Oman, facing worsening economic conditions decided to dissolve under the UESS as another official state. Praise and condemnation followed, with critics stating that Mir had kept the old ways of intimidation to annex whereas allies called it an act that would save Oman.
2004 Tajiki Annexation
Tajikistan, under the same conditions as Oman, agreed on an offer by the UESS to unify and became a Shayan state, uptill now becoming the last state to be annexed.