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In contrast to the weak lines in the north, the propaganda about the Qamil makes it appear a far greater construction than it is. Illustrations show multiple stories of interwoven passages, and even underground railyards and cinemas. This reassured allied civilians. This, however, doesn't mean that the Qamil is weak. Tactical places (border with Antica, important cities, etc.) are very well protected. | In contrast to the weak lines in the north, the propaganda about the Qamil makes it appear a far greater construction than it is. Illustrations show multiple stories of interwoven passages, and even underground railyards and cinemas. This reassured allied civilians. This, however, doesn't mean that the Qamil is weak. Tactical places (border with Antica, important cities, etc.) are very well protected. | ||
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Revision as of 18:26, 10 August 2010
The Zygus Qamil (English: Eastern Wall) was a line of concrete fortifications, tank obstacles, artillery casemates, machine gun posts, and other defences, which Kildare constructed along its borders with Antica, Holzborg and other nations.
The Kildari established the fortification to provide time for their army to mobilize in the event of attack and/or to entice (most importantly) Antica to attack via a neutral Natopia (and so go to Audentior and Apollo City) to avoid a direct assault on the line.
Features
The specification of the defences was very high, with extensive and interconnected bunker complexes for thousands of men; there were 57 main forts, 120 smaller forts and 467 casemates between, with over 250 kilometres of tunnels. Artillery was coordinated with protective measures to assure that one fort could support the next in line by bombarding it directly without harm. The largest guns were therefore 135mm fortress guns; larger weapons were to be part of the mobile forces and were to be deployed behind the lines.
The fortifications did not extend through Audentior, which was believed to be safe from attacks. However, fortifications have been made around Apollo City and Apolytown.
There was a final flurry of construction in 4022 ASC with general improvements all along the Qamil. The final Qamil was strongest around the important industrial / administrative regions of Apollo City, Destrykara and Blackrock Nua, while other areas were in comparison only weakly guarded. The Qamil in Kitanus Fields, for example, is less defended and fortified because it borders unclaimed land which belongs to no nation.
Propaganda
In contrast to the weak lines in the north, the propaganda about the Qamil makes it appear a far greater construction than it is. Illustrations show multiple stories of interwoven passages, and even underground railyards and cinemas. This reassured allied civilians. This, however, doesn't mean that the Qamil is weak. Tactical places (border with Antica, important cities, etc.) are very well protected.
