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The 2016 Invasion of the Huron Confederation was a that lasted from October 27 to November 13th, 2016 between the invading forces of the United Commonwealth and the Huron Confederation. It signaled the beginning of the within the region after all of the Huron was occupied. Because the United Commonwealth never recognized the legitimacy of the Huron Confederation the Federalist Party of the United Commonwealth granted the president the special privileges to preserve the Union.

The invasion lasted 19 days, with forces rushing the cities of and  with ease due to their support for Baron Avery and his promise to revitalize the region. In the western and northern portions of the region fighting was more intense but most were settled with the surrender of the various local governments. Avery created the Huron Military District with the signing of the Executive Act 9811, and in November 13th several government departments poured into the peninsula to begin the modernization of the nations education system and infrastructure.

20,000 troops were deployed by the United Commonwealth Army during the initial phase, but on November 5th, a second wave of 20,000 troops surged the western region to relive the occupational forces of the east. Around 50,000 troops participated in the invasion, with only 30% experiencing fighting with elements in the region. The United Commonwealth Air Force limited its attack capabilities in fear of civilian casualties, but effectively eliminated pockets of radical opposition.