HMSU v. W.A.S.P war

The HMSU vs W.A.S.P war was a war fought between the HelloMiners Soviet Union (HMSU) and a coalition of other cities in 2021. The conflict began when Gurbanguly of the HMSU declared war on the United States of Sodom (USS) in June 2021.

On June 19th 2021, The Worldwide Agreement on Server Protection (WASP) was formed among USS allies Argos, Bayview and Antec who issued an ultimatum to the HMSU on 24 June. The ultimatum, calling for an immediately disarmament and revocation of all war declarations, was accepted by Gurbanguly; however Bayview intelligence found the HMSU to be recruiting soldiers the next day. WASP declared war on the HMSU on 25 June. On 30 June, the HMSU declared war on Cytra City, which was neutral at the time, leading them to join the WASP alliance. The same day, Avara City joined the war in support of the HMSU. In a surprise move to both sides, on 2 July Dove Valley president MrPumpcan declared war on the HMSU, Avara City, Flowing Meadows and Alexandria (the latter two being neutral). The declaration was met with ridicule, and was withdrawn 9 hours later.

The war consisted of both sides constructing military bases and warships near enemy cities, releasing propaganda and spying on eachother. Notably, Endershack was found out to be a WASP spy on 3 July, and was removed from HMSU government. The war ended on 11 July, after the HMSU ceased attacks on WASP positions and Ayalaandtal rescinded WASP's declaration of war. Tensions between HMSU and WASP cities, particularly Bayview and Argos, continued to be strained despite the end of the conflict. WASP expanded during 2022, with the addition of the Kingdom of Haven, Alexandria and Paradise Hills but was dissolved on 22 May.

While PvP and deaths were limited, the conflict attracted significant public engagement, most notably on the Hellominers forum, and spawned more than 40 posts including a suggestion for a war plugin. It marked a turning point for inter-city roleplay, and cities began to form alliance blocs.