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The war began following the unbanning of the known raider and former Estalian and [[Generic War]] combatant [[Ez2Clutch]]- he soon thereafter began raiding in partnership with [[Chosentwicelol]], a raider infamous for menacing the government of [[Icenia (CivMC)|Icenia]] and rumored to have had the backing of [[Estalia]], one which the nation vehemently denied. At the time of the kickoff of this conflict, however, this backing was assuredly no longer in effect. Instead, a new benefactor emerged for the two raiders: [[Butternut County]]. Butternut's [[Bewsiej]] had previously been considered a hero to Icenia following his vital role in clearing the [[Generic_War#Sack_of_Icenia|obbybombing of Icenia]], but the relationship between the two soured as promises to erect a statue of Bewsiej in Icenia were not honored due to the Icenian Senate's reluctance following an incident at Space Needle IV, Icenia City's skybunker.
The war began following the unbanning of the known raider and former Estalian and [[Generic War]] combatant [[Ez2Clutch]]- he soon thereafter began raiding in partnership with [[Chosentwicelol]], a raider infamous for menacing the government of [[Icenia (CivMC)|Icenia]] and rumored to have had the backing of [[Estalia]], one which the nation vehemently denied. At the time of the kickoff of this conflict, however, this backing was assuredly no longer in effect. Instead, a new benefactor emerged for the two raiders: [[Butternut County]]. Butternut's [[Bewsiej]] had previously been considered a hero to Icenia following his vital role in clearing the [[Generic_War#Sack_of_Icenia|obbybombing of Icenia]], but the relationship between the two soured as promises to erect a statue of Bewsiej in Icenia were not honored due to the Icenian Senate's reluctance following an incident at Space Needle IV, Icenia City's skybunker.


== War ==
== Invasion ==
=== Initial Invasion of Icenia (4 June — 10 June) ===
=== Initial Invasion of Icenia (4 June — 8 June) ===
The conflict sparked when [[Security Enhancement Coalition|SEC]] fighters [[Zolo17]] and [[Jaimiemie]] were pearled{{by whom}} when a manhunt for Ez2Clutch was interrupted by chosentwicelol. The pearls were then kited to the Butternut vault - signaling to the world that the raiders now had the full support of Butternut County and that this was no longer a simple raiding incident. Skirmishes began to break out within [[Icenia (CivMC)|Icenia]] as SEC fighters and the Butternut raiders vied for pearls. With the city in danger, the Icenians engaged their automated defenses - a horde of withers was released inside the city, a means to keep the raiders at bay. By 6 June, Butternut secured 2 more pearls - that of [[Raeders]], [[JuniorTide]], and [[Yodabird19]]. On June 7th, a further 3 pearls were claimed by Butternut: [[Sapienfrfx]], [[Mushroom_Cultist]], and [[Spoonce]]. The tally was grim for the SEC: 8 pearls in Butternut captivity, with nothing to show for it. But on June 8th came a major SEC victory: Ez2Clutch was pearled by the Icenian [[Lagiacrus]], after falling into a sand trap and failing to escape.
The conflict sparked when [[Security Enhancement Coalition|SEC]] fighters [[Zolo17]] and [[Jaimiemie]] were pearled{{by whom}} when a manhunt for Ez2Clutch was interrupted by chosentwicelol. The pearls were then kited to the Butternut vault - signaling to the world that the raiders now had the full support of Butternut County and that this was no longer a simple raiding incident. Skirmishes began to break out within [[Icenia (CivMC)|Icenia]] as SEC fighters and the Butternut raiders vied for pearls. With the city in danger, the Icenians engaged their automated defenses - a horde of withers was released inside the city, a means to keep the raiders at bay. By 6 June, Butternut secured 2 more pearls - that of [[Raeders]], [[JuniorTide]], and [[Yodabird19]]. On June 7th, a further 3 pearls were claimed by Butternut: [[Sapienfrfx]], [[Mushroom_Cultist]], and [[Spoonce]]. The tally was grim for the SEC: 8 pearls in Butternut captivity, with nothing to show for it. But on June 8th came a major SEC victory: Ez2Clutch was pearled by the Icenian [[Lagiacrus]], after falling into a sand trap and failing to escape.


=== Butternut Banwave and Reversal (8 June) ===
On 8 June, a banwave swept across CivMC, with many Butternutters caught in it as a result of suspected association, a recently implemented rule designed to curb toxicity on the server - however, after a short period and pleas against the bans<ref>https://redd.it/144ffua</ref>, the bans were lifted. Whether or not this was as a result of the pleas, or the end of their sentences, is not known.
On 8 June, a banwave swept across CivMC, with many Butternutters caught in it as a result of suspected association, a recently implemented rule designed to curb toxicity on the server - however, after a short period and pleas against the bans<ref>https://redd.it/144ffua</ref>, the bans were lifted. Whether or not this was as a result of the pleas, or the end of their sentences, is not known.


=== Freeing of Gang Shi Combatants (8 June) ===
Amid the fighting, the imprisoned and former [[Gang Shi]] Minister of Diplomacy [[Fastestgrass]] was soon approaching the end of his sentence following his capture in the [[The "That's Nuts!" War|"That's Nuts!" War]]. Interested in an early release, Fastestgrass sought to cut a deal with the SEC to be granted an earlier release with the condition that he retire to the nation of [[Mercutio]]. However, before negotiations were completed, Fastestgrass and [[PhysicsGamer]] were illegally released by [[Cortesia Del Mar (CivMC)|Cortesia Del Mar]]'s [[Red_Steel]] - a move that was met with ire by [[Icenia (CivMC)|Icenia]], who had pearled PhysicsGamer following the Temporal Isles Coup. A bounty of 64d was immediately placed on PhysicsGamer's pearl by the state of [[Bloom]]<ref>https://reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/1444v5c/_/jne8v9j/?context=1</ref>, and Red_Steel was ejected from the SEC and had her Cortesian nationality revoked {{Citation needed}}.
Amid the fighting, the imprisoned and former [[Gang Shi]] Minister of Diplomacy [[Fastestgrass]] was soon approaching the end of his sentence following his capture in the [[The "That's Nuts!" War|"That's Nuts!" War]]. Interested in an early release, Fastestgrass sought to cut a deal with the SEC to be granted an earlier release with the condition that he retire to the nation of [[Mercutio]]. However, before negotiations were completed, Fastestgrass and [[PhysicsGamer]] were illegally released by [[Cortesia Del Mar (CivMC)|Cortesia Del Mar]]'s [[Red_Steel]] - a move that was met with ire by [[Icenia (CivMC)|Icenia]], who had pearled PhysicsGamer following the Temporal Isles Coup. A bounty of 64d was immediately placed on PhysicsGamer's pearl by the state of [[Bloom]]<ref>https://reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/1444v5c/_/jne8v9j/?context=1</ref>, and Red_Steel was ejected from the SEC and had her Cortesian nationality revoked {{Citation needed}}.


=== Invasion of Whole Foods (11 June — 13 June) ===
=== Invasion of Whole Foods (11 June) ===

With SEC blood in the water, however, former Gang Shi leaders and fighters returned, seeking retribution for their own grievances following the sack of Gang Shi in the [[The "That's Nuts!" War]]. Freed from the heavily griefed Black Mesa vault with the help of [[Jindosh]] of the [[Fempire Union]], [[Gwua]] and [[Ch1pr|Ch1pR]], who had never been pearled following the war, returned to assist in the collapse of their enemies and began the construction of a skybridge to Whole Foods, Icenia's skyvault. The Gang Shi fighters successfully recruited their former citizen, Fastestgrass, to renege on his plea deal and abandon Mercutio to assist in the bridging. In the early hours{{when}} of June 11th, Whole Foods was successfully bridged - and its pearls released. Later that day, Butternut's forces secured the pearl of [[ChrisChrispie]] and [[Complexii]] after [[Haxx0r]] betrayed and insided SEC forces in Whole Foods.
With SEC blood in the water, however, former Gang Shi leaders and fighters returned, seeking retribution for their own grievances following the sack of Gang Shi in the [[The "That's Nuts!" War]]. Freed from the heavily griefed Black Mesa vault with the help of [[Jindosh]] of the [[Fempire Union]], [[Gwua]] and [[Ch1pr|Ch1pR]], who had never been pearled following the war, returned to assist in the collapse of their enemies and began the construction of a skybridge to Whole Foods, Icenia's skyvault. The Gang Shi fighters successfully recruited their former citizen, Fastestgrass, to renege on his plea deal and abandon Mercutio to assist in the bridging.
[[File:SEC-propaganda.png|thumb|left|349x349px|SEC Propaganda, a rallying cry created for the war effort made by VilyanZ]]
In the early hours{{when}} of June 11th, Whole Foods was successfully bridged - and its pearls released. Later that day, Butternut's forces secured the pearl of [[ChrisChrispie]] and [[Complexii]] after [[Haxx0r]] betrayed and insided SEC forces in Whole Foods.
[[File:SEC-propaganda.png|thumb|349x349px|SEC Propaganda, a rallying cry created for the war effort made by VilyanZ]]

=== Exile of Icenian Government (12 June — present) ===


==== Exile of Icenian Government ====
On 12 June, the newly formed Butternut-Gang Shi coalition announced the "liberation of Icenia", and detailed a plan to fully demilitarize the nation, outlining their grievances and new rules for the wartorn nation.<ref>https://redd.it/147vjbg</ref> The coalition urged Icenians to turn themselves in for a reduced sentence, and assured that any peaceful citizens would not be harmed. Any individuals seen wearing prot or netherite, however, would be swiftly pearled. Soon thereafter a new announcement was made, this time by SEC Forces, showing 6 fighters. The announcement read, "Icenia doesn't need liberating. We will persevere".<ref>https://redd.it/1484qqi</ref> With Icenia under occupation, [[King Cupar]] of the [[Imperial Federation]] announced SECRA: the SEC Refugee Act, an initiative in partnership with the [[Blue Cross]] to provide refugee assistance to those fleeing the conflict.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/147j49w/secra_the_imperial_federation_and_blue_cross/</ref>
On 12 June, the newly formed Butternut-Gang Shi coalition announced the "liberation of Icenia", and detailed a plan to fully demilitarize the nation, outlining their grievances and new rules for the wartorn nation.<ref>https://redd.it/147vjbg</ref> The coalition urged Icenians to turn themselves in for a reduced sentence, and assured that any peaceful citizens would not be harmed. Any individuals seen wearing prot or netherite, however, would be swiftly pearled. Soon thereafter a new announcement was made, this time by SEC Forces, showing 6 fighters. The announcement read, "Icenia doesn't need liberating. We will persevere".<ref>https://redd.it/1484qqi</ref> With Icenia under occupation, [[King Cupar]] of the [[Imperial Federation]] announced SECRA: the SEC Refugee Act, an initiative in partnership with the [[Blue Cross]] to provide refugee assistance to those fleeing the conflict.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/147j49w/secra_the_imperial_federation_and_blue_cross/</ref>


Skirmishes continued in Icenia as the coalition sought to snuff out the rest of the SEC Forces in Icenia and complete their demilitarization of the nation, when a new meta-incident occurred: using the newly implemented One-Time Teleport (OTT) mechanic, the Butternut fighter Tkonic successfully escaped a logbox, prompting the SEC to seek admin clarification. {{Citation needed}} The admins stated that this was not an exploit, however it was a mistake on their part. As such, using OTT to as an escape mechanism was valid for the time-being, at least until the next patch. {{Citation needed}} Jumping on the opportunity, the SEC used this newly found trick to free at least 5 trapped fighters and refugees, a move that drew considerable complaints from Ez2Clutch and Chosentwicelol.
Skirmishes continued in Icenia as the coalition sought to snuff out the rest of the SEC Forces in Icenia and complete their demilitarization of the nation, when a new meta-incident occurred: using the newly implemented One-Time Teleport (OTT) mechanic, the Butternut fighter Tkonic successfully escaped a logbox, prompting the SEC to seek admin clarification. {{Citation needed}} The admins stated that this was not an exploit, however it was a mistake on their part. As such, using OTT to as an escape mechanism was valid for the time-being, at least until the next patch. {{Citation needed}} Jumping on the opportunity, the SEC used this newly found trick to free at least 5 trapped fighters and refugees, a move that drew considerable complaints from Ez2Clutch and Chosentwicelol.


One 13 June, [[Gwua]] stated that the war would not end with the fall of Icenia, and that it was "just the beginning of the campaign", with the rest of the [[Security Enhancement Coalition]] firmly within their crosshairs. {{Citation needed}}. SEC fighters pearled a Butternut login in a door tunnel at Whole Foods. The same day, [[Bloom]] issued a bounty of 128 diamond blocks and Diet_Cola’s spawnbook for the pearl of [[chosentwicelol]].<ref> https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/148oxwz/bounty_128_diamond_blocks_diet_colas_spawnbook_on/</ref>
One 13 June, [[Gwua]] stated that the war would not end with the fall of Icenia, and that it was "just the beginning of the campaign", with the rest of the [[Security Enhancement Coalition]] firmly within their crosshairs. {{Citation needed}}. Also on June 13th, SEC fighters pearled a Butternut login in a door tunnel at Whole Foods.

The same day, [[Bloom]] issued a bounty of 128 diamond blocks and Diet_Cola’s spawnbook for the pearl of [[chosentwicelol]].<ref> https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/148oxwz/bounty_128_diamond_blocks_diet_colas_spawnbook_on/</ref>


[[File:Skirmish between Butternut and SEC.png|thumb|Skirmish between Butternut (chosentwicelol) and SEC (Shadno, MechanicalRift) at Cane Corp, Icenia]]
[[File:Skirmish between Butternut and SEC.png|thumb|Skirmish between Butternut (chosentwicelol) and SEC (Shadno, MechanicalRift) at Cane Corp, Icenia]]


=== Attacks on Cane Corp (14 June — 15 June) ===
=== Attacks on Cane Corp and Loss of Gang Shi and Butternut combatants (14 June — 15 June) ===

On 14 June, Butternut ([[chosentwicelol]]) attacked [[Cane Corp]], Icenia (defending: [[MechanicalRift]], [[Shadno]], [[Drekamor]]). It was a small skirmish with inconclusive results. The next day, Butternut County renewed their assault with an attack by [[TheRealJewy]], [[bewsiej]], [[IbisMan]], and [[Gwua]]. SEC mounted a defense with MechanicalRift, Shadno, and auqust. The SEC achieved a surprise victory, pearling Gwua, after he fell into a fall trap and failed to escape with a pearl.
On 14 June, Butternut ([[chosentwicelol]]) attacked [[Cane Corp]], Icenia (defending: [[MechanicalRift]], [[Shadno]], [[Drekamor]]). It was a small skirmish with inconclusive results. The next day, Butternut County renewed their assault with an attack by [[TheRealJewy]], [[bewsiej]], [[IbisMan]], and [[Gwua]]. SEC mounted a defense with MechanicalRift, Shadno, and auqust. The SEC achieved a surprise victory, pearling Gwua, after he fell into a fall trap and failed to escape with a pearl.


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=== Skybridging the Butternut Vault (16 June — 17th June) ===
=== Skybridging the Butternut Vault (16 June — 17th June) ===
After multiple skirmishes on June 16th, SEC forces began skybridging the Butternut vault. At some point during this phase of the conflict, the former Icarians [[SOGGYHOBO]] and [[Dawsonisrainy]] both betrayed the SEC and defected to Butternut, assisting with their vault defense.
After multiple skirmishes on June 16th, SEC forces began skybridging the Butternut vault. At some point during this phase of the conflict, the former Icarians [[SOGGYHOBO]] and [[Dawsonisrainy]] both betrayed the SEC and defected to Butternut, assisting with their vault defense.
[[File:SEC POV Skybridging the Butternut Vault.png|thumb|SEC POV Skybridging the Butternut Vault]]

On June 17th, in an attempt to get closer to the vault, SEC faced three losses due to insiders in the skybridge. Bewsiej pearled [[Awesome_Daniel]] and [[SeaRed]]; meanwhile [[JessieJinx]] was pearled by [[Dawsonisrainy]]. Meanwhile, Butternut faced 1 loss when [[auqust]] pearled [[Fur]], who was blocked off at the skybridge.
On June 17th, in an attempt to get closer to the vault, SEC faced three losses due to insiders in the skybridge. Bewsiej pearled [[Awesome_Daniel]] and [[SeaRed]]; meanwhile [[JessieJinx]] was pearled by [[Dawsonisrainy]]. Meanwhile, Butternut faced 1 loss when [[auqust]] pearled [[Fur]], who was blocked off at the skybridge.


[[File:Butternut bridge to CaneCorp June 2023.png|thumb|left|Butternut and Gang Shi combatants defending with a counter skybridge]]
[[File:Butternut bridge to CaneCorp June 2023.png|thumb|Butternut and Gang Shi combatants defending with a counter skybridge]]


=== Seizure of Cane Corp (17 June — 20 June) ===
=== Seizure of Cane Corp (17 June — 20 June) ===
On June 17th, Butternut restarted their attack on Cane Corp, in which both sides each suffered a loss, with [[asyhlshk]] pearling Highroll, and TheRealJewy pearling asyhlshk. Attacks persisted on June 18th, and after a series of short fights with the defense there (consisting solely of [[Drekamor]]), [[Slushhi]] joined the defense and pearled [[SlothInASuit]] in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RJaaZsnmEQ single combat] . Continuing clashes resulted in [[Drekamor]] being pearled by TheRealJewy, and in turn TheRealJewy being pearled by auqust with assistance from Shadno. On June 19th, while defending the Cane Corp bunker alone, [[VilyanZ]] was pearled by SOGGYHOBO. Butternut County successfully captured Cane Corp on June 20th.
On June 17th, Butternut restarted their attack on Cane Corp, in which both sides each suffered a loss, with [[asyhlshk]] pearling Highroll, and TheRealJewy pearling asyhlshk. Attacks persisted on June 18th, and after a series of short fights with the defense there (consisting solely of [[Drekamor]]), [[Slushhi]] joined the defense and pearled [[SlothInASuit]] in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RJaaZsnmEQ single combat] . Continuing clashes resulted in [[Drekamor]] being pearled by TheRealJewy, and in turn TheRealJewy being pearled by auqust with assistance from Shadno. On June 19th, while defending the Cane Corp bunker alone, [[VilyanZ]] was pearled by SOGGYHOBO.

Butternut County successfully captured Cane Corp on June 20th.


[[File:Butternut offensive skybridge to Cane Corp.png|thumb|Butternut and Gang Shi’s offensive bridge to Cane Corp]]
[[File:Butternut offensive skybridge to Cane Corp.png|thumb|Butternut and Gang Shi’s offensive bridge to Cane Corp]]
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A few hours later, the Butternut forces returned to Bloom Vault and Bewsiej pearled [[Simpology]] (better known as NeoTide) from fall damage after jumping off the skybunker into the rings. Shortly after bewsiej pearled [[HG__80]], also due to fall damage in the rings, after he teleported down into an unfinished lodestone trap at the top of the ground bunker. After these losses with Butternut gaining safe entry to the main ground bunker via the lodestones, the SEC retreated out of the Bloom Vault. Afterwards, [[Cqrs0n]] also pearled Forged_TK.
A few hours later, the Butternut forces returned to Bloom Vault and Bewsiej pearled [[Simpology]] (better known as NeoTide) from fall damage after jumping off the skybunker into the rings. Shortly after bewsiej pearled [[HG__80]], also due to fall damage in the rings, after he teleported down into an unfinished lodestone trap at the top of the ground bunker. After these losses with Butternut gaining safe entry to the main ground bunker via the lodestones, the SEC retreated out of the Bloom Vault. Afterwards, [[Cqrs0n]] also pearled Forged_TK.
[[File:ButternutBridgeResistance.png|thumb|Butternut forces encountering resistance from their skybridge against Bloom, with Shadno shooting arrows]]

=== Attacks on SEC Nether infrastructure (20 June — present) ===

On 20 June, pearled Gang Shi players [[Antea2404]] and [[___TheBoss___]] launched an offensive against SEC infrastructure in the Nether by disabling the farms and portal of [[Cortesia Del Mar]].

The same day, Antea2404, ___TheBoss___, and Ez2Clutch disabled the farms and portal of [[Yoahtl]].

On 21 June, Antea2404, SlothInASuit, ___TheBoss___, and Ez2Clutch attacked the nether infrastructure of [[Icarus]]. They disabled the farms and portal, and looted storage in the vicinity.


=== Combat in Icenia City (21 June — present) ===
At this time, attacks on SEC nether infrastructure occurred. On 20 June, pearled Gang Shi players [[Antea2404]] and [[___TheBoss___]] launched an offensive against SEC infrastructure in the Nether by disabling the farms and portal of [[Cortesia Del Mar]]. The same day, Antea2404, ___TheBoss___, and Ez2Clutch disabled the farms and portal of [[Yoahtl]]. On 21 June, Antea2404, SlothInASuit, ___TheBoss___, and Ez2Clutch attacked the nether infrastructure of [[Icarus]]. They disabled the farms and portal, and looted storage in the vicinity.


=== Battles in Icenia City (21 June — present) ===
On 21 June, Shadno, with the help of JKH, [[S4NTA]], and Hugepoopie, pearled Cqrs0n and bewsiej (leader of Butternut County) - a major SEC win following a long series of Icenian defeats since the fall of Canecorp and Bloom Vault.
On 21 June, Shadno, with the help of JKH, [[S4NTA]], and Hugepoopie, pearled Cqrs0n and bewsiej (leader of Butternut County) - a major SEC win following a long series of Icenian defeats since the fall of Canecorp and Bloom Vault.