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{{Infobox military conflict
| partof = The [[Cold War]]
| image =
[[File:Indonesian Civil War SuperEvent.png|360px]]
[[Media:Tno se indonesian war.ogg|Superevent Music]]
[[File:IndonesiaCivilWarHeader.png|360px]]
| caption = From top to bottom: Indonesian Civil War SuperEvent,
Republic of Indonesia soldiers using a Japanese tank during a mission in the jungles of Sumatra, 1965 <hr>
| abilities = Equipment, Manpower, Advisors
| date = March 1965
| place = Indonesia
| results = Japan temporarily loses influence in Indonesia
| side1 = <div style="background-color: #af3240; width: 100%; text-align:center;>'''Indonesian Government'''</div>
*<div>[[File:
*<div>[[File:Flag of
*<div>[[File:Flag of South Sulawesi.svg|25px]] [[South Sulawesi Emergency Government|South Sulawesi]] </div>
<div>'''Supported by:'''</div>
<div> [[File:Flag of Japan.svg|25px]] [[Empire of Japan|Empire of Japan]] </div>
| side2 = <div style="background-color: #de2a1c; width: 100%; text-align:center;>'''PRIM'''</div>
*<div> [[File:
*<div> [[File:
*<div> [[File:
*<div> [[File:
*<div> [[File:
*<div> [[File:Permesta.webp|25px]] [[Permesta Military Council|Permesta Military Council]] </div>
<div>'''Supported by:'''</div>
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| outcomes1 = Sukarno remains in power with a friendly government to Japan, though with greatly increased independence.
| outcomes2 = Indonesia leaves the Co-Prosperity Sphere, and joins the American economic sphere.
| notes =
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The '''Indonesian Civil War''' is a
== Background ==
Initially, Indonesia (formerly the Dutch East Indies) was invaded by the Japanese in the conquest of South East Asia in 1941-1942. Seizing the opportunity,
Little did they know, they traded one for another.
Indonesia declared its independence in the ''Proklamasi'' or Proclamation on the 17th of August, 1945, following the Japanese victory in the Second World War.
Despite
While this did him little in terms of opinion with the Japanese, it made the people of Indonesia lose enough faith for separatist groups to begin forming. Furthermore, concepts of Pan-Asianism spoon-fed to the people did little to quell discontent with the economic stagnation in the outer islands of Indonesia beyond Java due to the central government's refusal to devolve enough power to the regions to bolster their local economies.
The United States and the CIA, not only seeing the value in securing the safety of the Commonwealth of Australia against invasion, as well cutting off the majority of Japanese oil access and a significant rubber supply began funneling money and guns into the Indonesian resistance movement; the majority of these would fall into the hands of various different separatist groups, some of which were completely unrelated to the official PRIM or Permesta councils.
=== The Leadup to the Indonesian Civil War ===
As Prime Minister Djuanda Kartawidjaja's health continued to deteriorate, factions within the Republic of Indonesia's government planned to acsend to his post in the event of his death.
His death would cause a stir in the government, as 3 candidates fought for the post of Prime Minister.
It was during this time, that dissent against Japan grew in the dark, with resistance growing day by day.
== Outcomes ==
If
Additionally, if the Indonesian civil war lasts for too long, a coup will occur amongst members of both sides, with a chance for multiple leaders to take control of the Indonesian nation.
If the Free Government of Indonesia overthrows the existing government,
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