Almaty Supply Raid

The Raid on Almaty (also, "Battle of Almaty") was the second mission in the GLA campaign of the GLA War.

Background
In the wake of Operation Black Rain, the Global Liberation Army found itself short of funds to launch its next attack. When new intelligence suggested the arrival of UN convoys carrying food and supplies in the area around the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, a GLA raiding force was sent on an unorthodox fundraising mission. The group would raid the convoys and take what was rightfully theirs.

The Battle
The initial phase of the Battle saw GLA troops arriving stealthily in the Aid Supply Drop Zone. The GLA built a small base in the hills over the city and began intercepting UN convoys for arms, supplies and money. United Nations' peacekeepers and humvees were no match for the heavily-armed GLA assailants.

There was widespread atrocities against the civilian population the GLA were supposed to liberate. Villagers receiving the UN aid were commented with contempt by GLA rebels as "sheep" greedily and shamelessly waiting for their "handouts". When civilians began hiding the UN aid in their homes, the GLA commander was given authorization to loot the city. GLA Marauder Tanks destroyed people's shops and homes mercilessly, taking anything of value from the smoking ruins.

Meanwhile the Americans have arrived in the area and set up a base to the north of the city. The United Nations - after losing many soldiers to GLA highwaymen - switched to dropping supplies by plane. The GLA contacted their Arms Dealer who provided them with Quad Cannon trucks, which boosted a powerful anti-aircraft gun. The Americans attempted to deal with these with Crusader Tanks but the Marauders proved to be a match for them, especially when their guns were upgraded with salvaged parts.

Aftermath
As soon as the collection target was reached the GLA left the area. The commander was sent to the nation's Chinese-occupied capital, Astana, where GLA-sympathizers had started a rebellion.