The Michelites made their land advance through central Eskaeba, they would meet their first real Proclusite army today near the town of Bylleia. 6,500 Michelite troops came up against 8,000 Proclusite troops, neither armies carried any sort of heavy reinforcement, like tanks or AFVs. The battle would be a test of fighting prowess alone. Battle of Bylleia
Michelites
6,500 Military servicemen
Casualties: 1,879 dead, 612 wounded
Proclusites
8,000 Military servicemen
2,716 dead, 1,070 wounded
Result
Narrow Michelite victory
Bylleia put under Michelite control
Michelite advance through central Eskaeba continues
The two enemies also met on sea, when the First Fleet of the Proclusites ambushed a smaller Michelite fleet. Battle of Cape Cornelia
Michelites
2 Destroyers 4 Frigates 1 Submarine
Casualties: HRHS Achaius (Frigate) and HRHS Olympia (Frigate) sunk, one Destroyer damaged