United Forever?- A Soviet AAR

calvinhobbeslik said:

Is the purple country east of Ukraine and Georgia Bukkhara?

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Yes, they control large areas of former Russian central Asia.

Is this PDM?

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No, just AHD latest patch.



The first update will probably be Thursday, I'll be very busy today.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1:

Uncertain Times
Consolidation

Chapter 2:
Enlargement
Fall of Fascism? Part 1
Fall of Fascism? Part 2

Chapter 3:
Internationale Communism
Intervention
Intervention Part 2

Chapter 4:
An Asian Foray
Death to the Sultan!

Chapter 5:
Do or Die

Chapter 1: Uncertain Times​

The revolutions of the past years has taken its toll on the people of Russia. General Secretary Lenin often wondered how far Russia could be pushed to the abyss of destruction and anarchy, and how he could prevent this. Foreign eyes viewed the Soviet Union with great distrust, prying on every move and maneuver that took place in the isolated state. Large areas of Russia were still under the control of various dissident groups; The Russian Fascist Party, the Nationalist Party and even a rival communist faction. Bitter fighting had consumed areas under rebel control for many years, causing wide scale destruction of society and industry in these places. On a cold morning in early April, Soviet forces assaulted rebel positions along the border with Byelorussia- new tactics employed by the officers soon paid off as resistance was quickly swept aside.



39,000 Soviet troops, stationed in Russian Somalia, prepare to return to Russia for upcoming operations. Russian Africa remained largely intact from the revolution, due to a large troop presence and improving native living conditions. It is widely believed that Russian Africa is the most developed in the whole continent, which living standards rivaling that of Persia and Japan.



On the 21st of July 1910, distressing news reaches the office of Lenin. The American People's Republic- the first communist state in the world, a model for Soviet Russia and an inspiration for Lenin, has suffered a major disaster. The beautiful coastal city of San Francisco, has been wrecked by a powerful earthquake, with over 9,000 casualties reported. Lenin sends his condolences to the Secretary President of the APR.



Turkish communists rampage across the Anatolia, destroying many villages and towns. The non existent Ottoman Army, which was recently annihilated in a war with Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia, is helpless to stop the communist incursion.



"Lenin, our army is small and disorganized, our neighbors seek to take advantage of our obvious vulnerability! If we do not expand our army, we will be destroyed by the vultures which look to feast on the rotting corpse of Russia."

"Very well, recruiting stations shall be set up in Moscow, Leningrad, Kazan and Novgorod. Our aim is to at least double the capability of our armies, Russia must consolidate its surrounding and be able to strike when our opponents are weakest. 150,000 men are to be trained and equipped, and ready for front line action as soon as you are able."



Many months later, rebel areas are still prevalent near the Urals and South Russia. We have strong evidence that the Ukraine is funding fascist revolters on our border. Reinforcements shall be sent immediately to quell any incursions.



German Army troops, advancing from Syria, attempt to restore order in the Ottoman Empire, quickly dealing with communists in the area.



The Soviet Union is now free from rebel occupation. Reconstruction efforts will be made to alleviate cities affected by the nationalist scourge.



New factories, funded by the state, are to be erected across Russia. The first project will be a new synthetic dye factory, this factory is high priority due to massive costs of dye on the world market. One fabric factory in Moscow employs over 220,000 people, high dye prices are destroying any possible profits.



"Workers of the World rise up against your fascist leaders! The Soviet Union's first undertaking shall be to free the oppressed workers of Estonia. The end of tyranny and capitalism and the start of a new age of prosperity and equality dawns on the Baltic!"

Lenin's words sent a stern message to all nations bordering the Soviet Union, even more so when Soviet liberators poured across the border with Estonia, freeing Russian cities which were occupied as a buffer zone between the two states. Soviet expansionism has begun.

"The expansion of the Soviet Union is a necessity, the wings of communism shall spread across Europe, sweeping away all obstacles like tiny ants! However, for the Soviet Union to accomplish this, we must first conquer territory that was formerly ours."- Chairman Lenin, addressing troops preparing to march on Estonia.

Soviet troops advance on the Estonian capital, a small skirmish takes place around the city, with the unprepared Estonian Army being destroyed with ease.


The Soviet Army prepares positions along the border with Belarus and the Ukraine, prepared to dig in and defend if needs be.


The whole of Estonia is occupied and re-absorbed into the Soviet Union in a few months.


Soon after Estonia is annexed, the Soviet Union declares war on Latvia, quickly destroying the Latvian army and occupying the rest of the country.


The booming Soviet finances in 1912, many celebrate this as a great victory, but is probably due to a tiny army and no navy. It does however allow the state to invest vast fortunes into the economy, with new factories built, expanded and upgraded nearly every day.


Latvia is annexed into the union, vast infrastructure projects are started in Estonia and Latvia, aiming to develop these regions and mitigating ill feeling in these provinces.


Russian science enters a new golden age, with new discoveries a plenty. In Siberia, scientists test a new weapon - commonly known as mustard gas. The gas proves to be deadly against all living things. However, debates into the ethics of this weapon rage on in Moscow. It remains undecided whether this weapon will be included in the arsenal of communism.
A new invention, the telephone, revolutionizes communication, allowing for easy contact with people around the country. A new factory is opened in Tver, funded by the state.

Turtlezilla said:

Interesting scenario you started in, can we have some backstory? Is this a downloadable mod?

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Thank you, it's good to have you reading. This isn't a mod, but a scenario I created myself.

The back story is that the Russian Empire was the most powerful nation in Europe, with an empire stretching from Slovakia and Bulgaria in the West, to Vladivostok in the East and down South into Persia, with a massive army to defend itself with. However, in the 1900's, the Russian Army had fallen into neglect, due to a large economic depression. Germany invaded the Russian Empire, with millions of casualties on both sides. However, the Germans were victorious after nearly capturing Moscow. Germany demanded back its old territory and the creation of a buffer state (Poland). Russian communists, fascists, and other nationalist groups seized the opportunity, plunging the country into anarchy. Obviously, the prologue explains the rest.

Edit: Found a screenshot from '86.

Mr. Santiago said:

Very interesting scenario, will follow this

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Great to have you reading.



I will post an update tonight or tomorrow, since I haven't updated in quite a while.

videonfan said:

I will keep an eye on this,i like it
So you played as russia?
And did you help for the creation of such masterpieces in the Balkans?

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Hey! I did play as Russia and the Balkans was due to my intervention. I was hoping to budge Greece into creating Byzantium, but no matter how many factories I built they never made it to great power :sad: However, I did industrialize Serbia, which actually made it to a great power and formed Yugoslavia.

"The annexation of Lithuania is a must for the expanding Union. Lithuania is the gateway to Poland and the West, and will give us a large front and excellent fortifications to hold back any enemies which wish to attack communism from the West."

Following these orders, the Soviet Union issues a declaration of war against Lithuania.



2 Lithuanian armies are destroyed within days, with nearly 50,000 Lithuanian casualties. Reforms in the Red Army are most certainly paying off, especially with the implementation of newer, deadlier technology.



Despite the many wars which have stained the early history of the Union, Lenin makes it known that the Soviet Union is still caring for it's industrious workers.



Lithuania is quickly annexed after many stunning victories by the Red Army.



After much heated debate in Moscow between many Russian scientists, generals and officials, it is decided that new gas technology should be implemented in the Red Army, but only to be used in dire circumstances or to win vital battles. With this in mind, 5,000 tonnes of gas is ordered to be produced and transported by heavily guarded rail to the newly established border with Germany.



In another research facility in the outskirts of Moscow, scientists and engineers conceive an idea for a new weapon of war. A prototype is built and tested on a farmer's field near the facility. The so called 'tank' is piloted by a scientist, who quickly loses control of the metal beast, but not before the tank plows through the farmer's barn. The farmer is re compensated with 1,000 rubles and the thanks of all the workers of the World.



A comparison of the numbers of brigades of each nation around the World. The Soviet Union comes into a disappointing 8th place. With this in mind, a plan is drawn up for at least another 500,000 men to join the Red Army within a short amount of time.



Russian spheres of influence in the Balkans. Benefits include first pick of Romanian oil.



The Union is invited to an Olympic committee. Despite some concerns that the tax money of the workers of the Union would be better spent on social reforms, expanding the army or investing in regional infrastructure, it is decided that the money should be spent trying to help organize some games that haven't been played since the times of the ancient World by nude Greeks.



Belarus has been selected to be the next lucky nation to fall to the communist hordes. It is a large, populous and industrial nation inhabited by many Russians. They are also fascist pigs!



32,000 Belorussian fascists are killed for 518 communist saviors. God.. I mean Marx truly smiles upon the Union today.



Within a month 80% of Belarus has been occupied by the Union. Huzzah!

Avindian said:

This is absolutely fantastic; I love the alt-history stuff (although I personally question the likelihood of a Communist Revolution in 1905, that's for the OT forums). Subbed!

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I love your AAR's, so it is great to see you here. I'll never let the hawks of the history OT descend upon my dream of a true workers' paradise in 1905, fascists conspirators, the lot of 'em!

Mr. Santiago said:

Well, you've done a great job with the Balkans/Eastern Europe. It's almost a shame that all of it will have to return to the fold of Mother Russia

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Indeed comrade, soon all of Europe shall bow before the proletariat.

Brave Afghans give their lives to help further the Worker's cause. Soviet peasants welcome their Afghan liberators, as large tracts of land are freed from Bukkharan oppression.



The prototype of the 'tank' is near perfected, and blueprints for a factory to produces these monsters are approved in Riga, which will soon roll off the production line, ready to fight for the great cause across the globe!



The Belorussians are united with their Russian brothers. A national holiday is given to commemorate the great event, but many workers much prefer to return to their factories to help produce a vast array of goods for the country, or so the Ministry of Labor and Industry tells me.



After many failures, the first tank, nicknamed 'the Monster of Moscow' by many troops, is ready to fight on a front line near you!



On the topic of front lines, Red Army troops, for some unfathomable reason, begin massing on the Ukrainian border. Why? who knows...



Oh, that's why..

Well, in that case, the fascists shall be defeated once again! The Motherland won't sleep until all peoples are united under the red banner!