Battle of Nairobi

The Battle of Nairobi erupted when the Nairobian government attempted to nationalize the MacroTechnology Corporation's rare earth minerals mines, a move seen as a direct challenge to NATO's access to valuable resources. In response, NATO forces, supported by Western corporations, intervened to protect their interests and ensure control over the resources.
As the conflict escalated, NATO deployed their highly advanced super soldiers, the Iron Vanguards, to secure MacroTech's assets in Nairobi. However, they faced fierce resistance from the Kenyan National Forces and their conventional army units. The battle quickly spiraled out of control, with door-to-door fighting and urban airstrikes dominating the chaotic scene.
Amidst the escalating violence, the Kenyan military launched a desperate and ill-fated attempt to neutralize the super soldiers. Panicked and unable to defeat the Iron Vanguards in direct conflict, they resorted to bombing a significant portion of their own capital.
The devastating outcome of the Battle of Nairobi showcased the brutal realities of modern warfare and the power of advanced military technology. It left Nairobi in ruins and the Nairobian government in shambles, and it marked a turning point in the African Security Crisis. The conflict's aftermath had far-reaching consequences, reshaping the dynamics of power and influence in the region and the world at large.

The Conflict

Prelude

The Battle of Nairobi was initiated by NATO forces when the Nairobian government attempted to nationalize the MacroTechnology Corporation's rare earth minerals mines, seen as a strategic move to gain control over valuable resources. NATO, backed by various Western corporations, viewed this as a threat to their interests and intervened to protect their access to these resources. The conflict escalated quickly as both sides deployed their forces, leading to a full-scale military confrontation in Nairobi.

Deployment

Initially there was a significant guard force stationed at the appropriate MacroTech facilities. However, this location quickly changed hands with the Super Commandos fighting a defensive battle from the facility.

Following the bombing of the facility by the Kenyan Air Force the battle ranged over a significant portion of the city.

Battlefield

City of Nairobi, Kenya

Included under Conflict

African Security Crisis

Conflict Type

Battle

Start Date

4 Feb 2035

Ending Date

12 Jun 2035

Conflict Result

NATO Special Operators defeat Kenyan Military

Belligerents

Kenyan Military

NATO SOF

Strength

approximately 5,000 troops.
Chinese-made Type 96 tanks and WZ-523 armored personnel carriers.
Artillery units, using Chinese-made Type 83 self-propelled howitzers.
The Kenyan Air Force, with a limited number of Chinese-made K-8 Karakorum and F-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft.

The NATO Iron Vanguards, comprising around 200 cybernetically enhanced super soldiers, infiltrated the city covertly in small squads.
NATO's aerial reconnaissance assets, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and stealth drones.

Casualties

over 1200 soldiers killed in action. Three times as many wounded.
Dozens of armored vehicles destroyed or disabled.
Hundreds of civilian casualties.
The battle resulted in significant destruction of infrastructure and buildings in Nairobi.

Reportedly only 23 of the Commandos were killed during the conflict. Wounded in action was double this number.
The MacroTechnology Corporation's facility was heavily damaged during the initial engagement, leading to the loss of valuable equipment and resources.

Objectives

Repel foreign forces from government manufacturing center, formerly MacroTech property.

Secure MacroTech facilities appropriated by the Kenyan Government.