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Comrade Sakharov,

Firstly congratulations on your elevation to the Politburo. Although I would caution the extent to which you may choose to emulate the work of the late Comrade Hrynko.

As has been foreshadowed in earlier meetings of the Politburo before your time, it is expected that by late February 1937, our National Unity will reach a stage that we can introduce new Laws which will radically increase our Factory output. I suggest that you either work on some projections of the impact of the Laws into a pre and post Law budget, or alternately that you seek an indulgence of the General Secretary to allow a mini-budget to be introduced once the Laws are passed.

Your fraternally,

NF Vatutin (Lt Gen)
NGSh
 
Davout said:
Firstly congratulations on your elevation to the Politburo. Although I would caution the extent to which you may choose to emulate the work of the late Comrade Hrynko.
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Well, while Hrynko was a Counterrevolutionary, I cannot see why a simple layout like this could be counterrevolutionary.
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As for the laws: I suggest implementing them as soon as possible. Since that's the job of Comrade Sokolov, I suggest that Comrade Sakharov proceeds with his normal budget, and Comrade Sokolov calls him for a post-law budget as soon as the laws are approved in here (Defense budget will not rely on fixed numbers anyways).
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Comrade Yagoda,
it's nice to know that the NKVD has the need for some transport ships. However it's neither the time for such proposals, nor the right person. As you probably know, constructions of any kind are the business of the People's Commissariat for Defense. Your knowledge probably also includes, that I'm not a friend of the naval prestige projects some NK's propose. The only real return, these projects give is personal prestige.

~ NK Julia Rakobolskaja - People's Commissariat for Defense.
 
shierholzer said:
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Comrade Yagoda,
it's nice to know that the NKVD has the need for some transport ships. However it's neither the time for such proposals, nor the right person. As you probably know, constructions of any kind are the business of the People's Commissariat for Defense. Your knowledge probably also includes, that I'm not a friend of the naval prestige projects some NK's propose. The only real return, these projects give is personal prestige.

~ NK Julia Rakobolskaja - People's Commissariat for Defense.
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Comrade you misjudge me. I care nothing for "prestige". I care only for the final victory of the party over the bourgeoisie. The transports are for a more effective use of our military power.
 
I applaud Comrade Minister Sakharov on his appointment. May he work well in the Politburo.

~Arseny G. Zverev

((Thank you for the compliment btw. I am alive, but this shall be my IC for the week))
 
Comrade Vatutin,

This layout is as far as I will go to emulate Comrade Hrynko. There is no need to worry.


((I let it run until end of March, and we will then have 172 IC. However there is a reinforcement demand of 193 IC! How important is this for the Army? Just wondered as it was such a high number))
 
Vrael_1492 said:
((I let it run until end of March, and we will then have 172 IC. However there is a reinforcement demand of 193 IC! How important is this for the Army? Just wondered as it was such a high number))
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((Unless we plan to go to war before 1939, I would not increase reinforcement rate much above 1-1.5. The more troops we put into brigades now, the more supply they will use))
 
Comrade Sakharov,

You may assume that militarized laws will be passed as soon as the mindset of our People allows it. Productivity is a great good and I am sure you'll be able to use the extra factories allocated to your department well. The Commissariat of Justice is currently considering an extension of the draft period as well - advice from Comrades Rakobolskaja and Vatutin regarding their future need for raw recruits and their current need for officers would be appreciated.

- Maj. Gen. Feodor Vasilevich Sokolov, Commissar for Justice
 
son of liberty said:
((Unless we plan to go to war before 1939, I would not increase reinforcement rate much above 1-1.5. The more troops we put into brigades now, the more supply they will use))
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OK, Thanks. A new draft coming out soon.
 
Financial Update for the first quarter of the year 1937 of the Economy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Ministry of Finance - 1st Draft
Confidential; any leakage will result in notification of the NKVD​


Financial Report:

Total IC: 120

Upgrades: 16.51 IC*
Reinforcement: 1,5 IC
Supplies: 0.0 IC
Production: 70 IC
Consumer Goods: 32.00 IC^
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= 120 IC"

^ - Shall be adjusted to meet the IC requirements. If IC requirements rise, IC will be taken from Production until it reaches 60.0 IC, and then be taken from Upgrades. If IC requirement for Consumer Goods lower, the IC will return to either Production until it reaches 70 IC, then Upgrades.

* - Estimates show that when the new factories are finished, we will have ~9 more IC by 10th February. This will all go into upgrades, and will bring the level back to 25 IC for Upgrades.

" - As of 20th of March we are enabled to enact further laws aimed at industry. These will raise IC to 172, and a budget for this is following.




Financial Update for the second quarter of the year 1937 of the Economy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Ministry of Finance - 1st Draft
Confidential; any leakage will as usual result in notification of the NKVD​

Financial Report:

Total IC: 172

Upgrades: 30.50 IC*
Reinforcement: 1,5 IC
Supplies: 0.0 IC
Production: 99,99 IC
Consumer Goods: 40.00 IC^
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= 172 IC

^ - Shall be adjusted to meet the IC requirements. If IC requirements rise, IC will be taken from Production until it reaches 90.0 IC, and then be taken from Upgrades. If IC requirement for Consumer Goods lower, the IC will return to either Production until it reaches 100 IC, then Upgrades.

* - If upgrades at any given point goes lower than this number, the IC will go towards production.

If you have any imminent questions concerning the budget, please contact me privately

- Vladimir Mehmetovich Sakharov, NK Finance
 
Comrades,

As a reminder, please make certain to explicitly call for a vote when you are ready to vote.

Stalin
 
Comrade NK Sakharov, I agree with Comrade NK Yagoda that reinforcements can be kept at around 1.0 to 1.5 band until war appears likely in the next 6 month, which it does not at the present given the level of our neutrality. I would also add that I will support your latest version of the budget and congratulate you on a job well done.

Comrade NK Sokolov, I would be in favour for introducing a draft instead of the present volunteer system so that the troops stay as long as possible in the system. I would not put any leadership into officers at the moment as that can wait until we have lengthier draft periods and the appointment of new officers can be done on fairly short notice before any anticipated conflict. I will leave the issue of what to do with the new recruits to Comrade NK Rakobolskaja to address.

Yours fraternally

NF Vatutin (Lt Gen)
NGSh
 
Thank you for the compliment Comrade Vatutin.

Since there has been no questions or complaints on my budget proposal, I will call for a vote on it.

V. M. Sakharov, NK Finance
 
I support your proposed budget,
 
Davout said:
Comrade NK Sokolov, I would be in favour for introducing a draft instead of the present volunteer system so that the troops stay as long as possible in the system. I would not put any leadership into officers at the moment as that can wait until we have lengthier draft periods and the appointment of new officers can be done on fairly short notice before any anticipated conflict. I will leave the issue of what to do with the new recruits to Comrade NK Rakobolskaja to address.
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Comrade Sokolov, Comrade Vatutin,
While I approve Full Mobilization of our Industry as soon as possible, I'm heavily against the enactment of a draft. ((As of now, we've more than enough MP in our pool. Any draft will make new divisions more expensive, while having no real benefit from manpower nobody can use.))
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Comrade General Secretary,
Today one of my clerks handed me a shocking note:
Apparently ten of our worthy factory complexes are doing exactly nothing. After asking back, all factories told me, that their idling is not caused by unrest or other counterrevolutionary things, but by not having any orders what to do. I hereby demand an explanation, why our factories haven't received any orders.
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Comrade Sakharov,
Since your proposal is perfect for me, I'll support it.
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Comrade General Secretary, Comrade Sokolov,
Just to clarify: I assume that Training Laws are despite being dubbed laws the business of Defense.
Am I right?
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Comrade Yakushev,
Defense has some clear wishes regarding the employment of our scientists. A copy will reach you later tonight.
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Comrade Yagoda,
My subordinates have created some greater scale operational plans against a possible fascist attack from the west. The best of this plans requires the use of transport ships, as well as the ability to block the Bosporus for the fascist menace. If NKVD is able to guarantee me that it's possible to bring revolution to Turkey till Summer '40, Defense will begin the construction of four transport ships at any date you order us to do. If we cannot block the Bosporus, these transport ships can only win wars - against countries who've already lost - sooner. If we can block the Bosporus, these transport ships will enable us to pocket about one third of the fascists front. The former is more a prestige project - with little to no real gains - while the latter has really high possible gains.
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~ NK Julia Rakobolskaja - People's Commissariat for Defense
 
Vote for IC plan: four in favor (Glazkov, Sakharov, Yagoda, Rakobolskaja).

Comrade Rakobolskaja,

1. The waste of factory usage was an oversight on the part of some factory managers. They have been suitably punished. ((In reality, the 10 wastage occurred right after the last few tank divisions were finished, so I forgot to add more. Plus, I wasn't sure if you wanted to continue with LArm or move onto ARM).

2. All military training remains your province, although the draft belongs to Comrade Sokolov.

At this point, I would like to hear from Comrade Sokolov regarding which laws he proposes adjusting.

Stalin
 
Avindian said:
2. All military training remains your province, although the draft belongs to Comrade Sokolov.
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Comrade General Secretary,
Am I forced to call voting if I want to change training laws?
If you'd read my decree right, you'd have seen, that your doubt about ARM or LARM was unnecessary, since I ordered to have two tanks on top of the queue and to fill everything else with IC (two tanks are already in the queue, so the ten IC would've gone into 2 additional IC).
 
Dear Comrades

Firstly, I formally vote in favour of Comrade NK Sakharov's IC budget.

Comrade NK Rakobolskaja, I am in the field on maneuvres for the next 8 hours. Could you please send a courier to my home office with your proposed submissions for military tech so that I can check them tonight to make sure we are ad idem.

Could you also include in the message your proposal for training and what you are planning to use the expanded production on as I have some ideas I would like to bounce off you. I would also appreciate an outline of your proposal regarding the Ottomans.

Yours fraternally

NF Vatutin (Lt Gen)
NGSh
 
shierholzer said:
Comrade General Secretary,
Am I forced to call voting if I want to change training laws?
If you'd read my decree right, you'd have seen, that your doubt about ARM or LARM was unnecessary, since I ordered to have two tanks on top of the queue and to fill everything else with IC (two tanks are already in the queue, so the ten IC would've gone into 2 additional IC).
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Comrade Rakobolskaja,

That clarifies things, thank you. If you wish to change training laws, since it requires an expenditure from our coffers, it must be put to a formal vote. You can include it with your construction proposal, if you like.

Stalin

Vote for IC plan: five in favor (Glazkov, Sakharov, Yagoda, Rakobolskaja, Vatutin)

((Also, Davout... Ottomans?! :D))
 
I vote for with comrade Sakharov's plan.

A.Y.

PS. I will appreciate if you send me your tech proposals in private.
 
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