"Modern Indians against Canadian & US forces 2015" Topic
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MarescialloDiCampo | 12 Dec 2014 10:32 a.m. PST |
Mohawk Indian Warriors take on New York State Police and Canadian Police 2015. In 1990s and again in 2000s the bridges in Mohawk territory have been taken, held, and closed by the Mohawk Warriors (Akwesasne). In the 1970s the tribes in the area were quite poor. Investment has led to the claims of sovereignty , the Indian Casino, avoidance of tobacco tax, smuggling, and various interests investing from Quebec, Montreal, New York City, and elsewhere (Where the money comes from ? You do the research.). The Mohawk warriors number about 75-100 effectives and can call on a base support of up to 200. The core 100 or so are armed from M-16s, AK-47s, Uzis and many other small arms. Uniforms are a mix of Canadian, Woodland Camouflage, and current US ACU. Web gear, tactical armor and plenty of ammo is apparent. They also possess an unknown amount of high explosives (HE). They are better armed than local police and individual State troopers. NY State troopers have been stopped and surrounded when they accidentally enter the reservation. Akwesasne police are split between the Warriors and US law enforcement. There is an ongoing internal struggle between Indian traditionalists and the Younger modern Warriors. The potential for strife above the scale of that of Ferguson exists, both on the Canadian side and the US side. (A Canadian policeman died by gunshot in 1990s conflict). The US Federal government largely ignores the problem, though several armed US CBP and ICE are nearby. The scenario would be a modern tactical one with the initial impetus going to the Mohawk Warriors and a holding action by US or Canadians. The tactical scenario takes place over 7 days. The object of the centrally placed Mohawk Warriors is to attack and blow up the bridge by emplacing HE. Two Warrior units of 60 men each are available and a reserve of non-armored militia of 100. They must also hold onto the bridge within their territory. Canadian and US forces start out with 25 and 30 men respectively on day one an additional 60 police on day two, and several hundred well-armed police on day three. Airpower from National Guard and National Guard infantry becomes apparent on day 4. US tactical forces are deployed in groups of 10 in standard tactical formations. There are armored tactical vehicles available on day three. On day four nearly any weapon system and drone system is available from Canada and the U.S. Akwesasne (Mohawk) Indian tribe and background: link link Helicopter shot down by small arms: link Mohawk Warrior news: link Closing the border bridge: link Mohawk Warrior Society Flag and background: link link Oka crisis 1990: link |
Razor78 | 12 Dec 2014 11:40 a.m. PST |
What figures could you use for the Mohawks? |
MarescialloDiCampo | 12 Dec 2014 12:08 p.m. PST |
Use 1980s style US woodland Camo |
Bangorstu | 12 Dec 2014 1:03 p.m. PST |
Razor – given Mohawks look like anyone else, I'd guess any civilian figures would do. Or go for generic 'bush wars' figures for those in widely available hunting suits etc. |
Lion in the Stars | 12 Dec 2014 1:56 p.m. PST |
The variety of camo patterns would very quickly lead to some UGLY fratricide issues (You can buy any camo pattern you want online). I'd expect the Feds (whether US or Canadian) to roll in with MRAPs and basically say, "bring it." |
Mako11 | 12 Dec 2014 2:16 p.m. PST |
So, does this put the revenues from the casinos in jeopardy? |
boy wundyr x | 12 Dec 2014 2:59 p.m. PST |
Mohawks (and other First Nations) at protests with the potential for violence tend to have balaclavas, bandity-style bandanas or other facial covering, so any modern insurgents should do (just without any sort of turban). A google search for "Oka 1990" will give some examples. |
Mako11 | 13 Dec 2014 3:10 a.m. PST |
Apparently, another casino in CA, near Sonora was/is closed, due to an armed robbery/takeover by one group from the tribe, vs. another group, so things do happen. Law enforcement intervened and arrested at least some of the tribe, who had a disagreement over their fair share of the casino's revenues, supposedly. Another facet of the issue, related to the revenues, was who was eligible to be a tribe member, and some that were being voted out, or were voted out, were not very happy about their "income" being cut off. If the reports are correct, the group that took over the casino, and roughed up the security there was fairly heavily armed. |
Legion 4 | 20 Dec 2014 9:45 a.m. PST |
That's what I was going to say, what about the casinos ? And where is Custer when you … ah … never mind … |
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