The Pilotmario Republic Marine Corps 9th and 10th Expeditionary Divisions landed on Avalanche Airfield. They encountered no resistance, as the commander of the the tiny garrison of 100 Teuton Heer soldiers decided to retreat to a hidden mountain base in the face of overwhelming firepower. The 1,000 Concordian laborers, forcibly taken from their homes, were largely killed by the retreating soldiers, though a few survived to be rescued by Pilotmario Marines.

General Jamie Barker, a veteran of the Maywar Island campaign, led the taking of the airfield. She decided to set up a perimeter around the airfield for the support of military aircraft, lengthening the runway and setting up various facilities. The 100 Teuton Heer soldiers could do little to stop this, other than call upon their Vandaran allies.

They have duly responded and established control over the south side of the island under cover from the Vandaran Navy. They were able to bring the hidden airfield into operational condition and construct a nearby ice runway for transports. The Marines make their stand on the coastal road, and the Pilotmario Navy and Vandaran Navy prepare for their first engagement. In light of the situation, General Parker requested reinforcements. The only units available were a division of Korean mountain troops, well-prepared for the terrain.

Knowing they need more soldiers to take on the reinforcements, the Teuton Heer deploy their own elite alpine troops into the area, three divisions worth. Equipped with nothing but the best equipment, led by brilliant officers, and manned with highly experienced soldiers, they are certainly formidable.

The Battle for Avalanche Airport has begun. Whether the Pilotmario Marines or Korean mountain troops will be able to hold the airfield or the Teuton alpine and Vandaran regular troops will take the airfield is in limbo.