1991: Breakup of an Empire [Alternate History][IC]

[Crockerland]

OOC thread, see this for the background and signups
(Spiritual successor to 2012 - Modern day and 2015: Winds of Change)
Map
Current events:

• Venezuela has invaded the CSA during a CSA-RoA war.
• Sweden and Venezuela went to war with the German Balkans, but signed peace treaties
• Venezuela too over Anatolia, and Italy took over Constantinople
• Russia is fighting a civil war and refugees are pouring out
• East Tourkia has put economic sanctions against the arab league
• Japanese Prime Minister Gendo Yashima was assassinated
• Saudi Arabia is being invaded by Indonesia and the mansour caliphate
• China is planning a mission to Mars, further destroying their already feeble economy
• Benelux failed to colonize Africa

List of wars:

France, Carthage, Free Swiss League, German Balkans North African Rebels Supported by Japan Mansour Caliphate	Italy Poland
Ongoing	Ongoing

Italy is fighting the Swiss, French, and North Africans who they conquered, as well as Carthage, the Caliphate and Japan.

Ottoman-Turk republic German Balkans	Italy Venezuela
Lost	Won

Italy and Venezuela fought a war against the German Balkans and it's puppet Republic the Islamic republic of Ottoman Turkey, hoping to reclaim the land of Byzantium.

Communist government Red Army Police Communist paramilitaries Bolsheveks Supported by: Vietnam

Nationalist Rebels LDPR Eurasian Union Party Jewish Autonomous Oblast National Movement Supported by: Venezuela East Tourkia Italy --------------------------- Anarchist Black Armies -------------------------- Green Armies

Following the Communist takeover of Russia (after the fall of the USSR), many nationalist groups, such as the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, took up arms against their oppressors. Many Russian Jews who had fled back to Russia following the conquest of Israel by the Caliphate have sided with the nationalists in return for being allowed to establish their own state in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. Anarchists have also taken up arms in hopes of getting their own piece of Russia for an independent anarchist nation, and peasant "green armies" encourage violence against the whites and reds in hopes of protecting their crops from theft common from the armies.

Russia has descended into failed statehood, but the red armies march on, pillaging food from local farmers, poaching animals to feed themselves and keep warm, and stealing scrapmetal to make bullets. The White armies control the countryside but the reds still control the production.

Benelux	ANC Mozambique Zambia Niger Supported by: African Union
Lost	Won

Benelux tried to colonize Africa, but the anti-colonial forces responsible for the destruction of Rhodesia, the expulsion of Portugal, and the fall of Apartheid in South Africa united with the victims and repulsed the invaders. The Beneluxian troops were called off after a few months.

[The Manticoran Empire]

People's Liberation Army Ground Force: 10 Army Groups
Infantry Equipment

Sidearm: Type-54 sidearm
Assault Rifle: QBZ-95
Light Support Weapon: QBB-95
General Purpose Machine Gun: Type 80 machine gun
Heavy Machine Gun: Type 85
Sniper Rifle: QBU-88
Anti-material rifle: M99
Rocket Launcher: FHJ-84
Automatic Grenade Launcher: Type-87
Light Mortar: Type 63
Medium Mortar: Type 67, Type 87
Heavy Mortar: Type 86
Anti-aircraft gun: Type 54

Vehicles

Main Battle Tank: Type 90, Type 88, Type 85, Type 80
Light tank: Type 63
Infantry Fighting Vehicle: WZ-551, Type 90
ATGM: Type 89
Rocket Artillery: A-100 MRL, A-200
Self Propelled Gun Artillery: PLZ-45, PLZ-89, Type-83
Towed Gun Artillery: AH1, AH2, Type-83

[Arvenia]

Tokyo, Japan
It has been 50 years since the Pearl Harbour attack and 47 years since the Imperial Respect Party took power from the IRAA. Tokyo is the capital and Japan has 1 million military personnel. Japan is a powerhouse, both militaristic and economic.

Northern Mariana Islands, Japan
The Imperial Japanese Air Force held an exercise around the Northern Mariana Islands.

[Gyrenaica]

M 'Banza, Congo
The Congolese parliament has passed a bill expanding the military budget, purchasing hundreds of vehicles, planes, ships, weapons, ammo, and other military equipment from larger powers such as the the new found Russia, China, UK, France, Germany, Sweden.

[Kauthar]

Rome, Italy

The Royal Italian Army marched down the streets of Rome. The parade was a show of power by the Duce, Fabio Cassera. He wanted to make his country great again, yet that was impossible while socialists caused trouble in Switzerland, Lombardy, Aosta and Piedmont.

"While the military launches a counter-terrorist insurgency against guerilla fighters in the north, there is a growing threat of Sardinian Nationalism and Corsican Nationalism. I propose we cut off all nationwide media in the north, and begin martial law."

"General... I agree with you. But Sardinia and Corsica, double military presence there, set up outposts in the cities and villages and begin construction of several new Police Stations."

"I'll have the governors notified."

[Gyrenaica]

To: Holy Empire of South Africa
Our two empire have a relatively large border and would both greatly prosper through an alliance. I propose a mutual defense pact and free trade agreement between our two nations. Together, we have a huge supply of lots of natural resources.

[Arvenia]

Kuril Islands, Japan
The Imperial Japanese Air Force and the Imperial Japanese Navy held an exercise around the Kuril Islands. The people won't be disturbed as the exercise involves stealth and firepower.

Tokyo, Japan
The imperial government will send help to the people of America following the downfall of USA. If war breaks out, the Imperial Japanese Army will send 68,000 troops to America.

[Gyrenaica]

The Department of Natural Resources estimates that the Congo has over $20 trillion worth of untapped natural resources. These include gold, iron, diamonds, oil, natural gas, cobalt, and more.

OOC: irl, the DRC alone has $24 trillion worth of untapped resources

[Reiynstan]

From the Office of Sir Jakob Reeves, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To: Emperor Ndibu Tshombe

---

Thank you for the kind offer regarding a mutually-beneficial pact between our two nations. The combined might of two large empires with shared ideals will turn Christian-Africa into a military and economic powerhouse. Drafting of the treaty by both of our foreign officials may begin immediately, scheduled to be completed imminently. We look forward to working closely with your government and people.
Signed,
Sir Jakob Reeves
Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Gyrenaica]

From the Office of Sir Jakob Reeves, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To: Emperor Ndibu Tshombe

---

Thank you for the kind offer regarding a mutually-beneficial pact between our two nations. The combined might of two large empires with shared ideals will turn Christian-Africa into a military and economic powerhouse. Drafting of the treaty by both of our foreign officials may begin immediately, scheduled to be completed imminently. We look forward to working closely with your government and people.
Signed,
Sir Jakob Reeves
Minister of Foreign Affairs

To: Jakob Reeves
We are glad you agree to our offer and also look forward to long, strong relations between our two Christian nations. Africa is loaded with tons of resources, and both of ours are included. The Congo has an estimated $20 trillion+ worth of untapped resources. This is more than enough to maintain a strong economy and the needed materials for a strong army. Once our alliance is finally in order, there is a project I wish to interest you in are: Joint designing and construction of a tank to be used by our nations. If you wish to do any other projects with us, I would be glad to hear them
Your African Brothers in Arms, Joseph Kabila
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Congolese Empire

[Amerfrager]

Ottawa, The Fascist Republic of Canada
"My president, your military is growing at an exponential rate, the liberals in the US and the Communists in Russia have fallen,
we have opportunity to Strike"

"Thank you for the advice secretary Gates, The US seems like a valuable target to strike, as we could use some extra land up north as living space for our vastly growing
Canadian Population, however right now we must remain vigilant. We are watching over Europe's actions from Greenland,
and we will strike against any assistance to the fractured Americans or Russians,
we can not look weak in such a momentous occasion.The Japanese are the most likely target"

[Amerfrager]

To Italy
We here in Canada have noticed the struggles in your country regarding nationalism, we suggest you switch to more nationalist, fascistic policies, they will help your nation prosper for the better. If you proceed you will have our assistance in quelling any rebellions.

[The United Russian Republic]

Moscow, Russian Federation

The collapse of the Soviet Union has come as a shock to the Russian people and the new Russian government. No other time in Russia's history would test the abilities of its leaders quite like this. It was necessary for the Russian leadership to act as quickly as possible to secure the new Russian Federation and begin a path of rebuilding off of the shattered condition Communism has left. Immediately after the ratification of the new Russian constitution, the Russian Senate was established. It was a parliamentary body that have the majority of the legislative power in Russia. Made up of 2 Senators from each Oblast of the Russian Federation, the Senate's duty was to move quickly to set the nation on the right path.

The Yeltsin Proposal

President Yeltsin immediately proposed to the Senate to begin dismantling all Soviet-era state control of the Russian economy. The government still controlled every industrial and agricultural sector of the Russian economy, and all of it was stagnant. Yeltsin proposed that the best way to up production and get Russia on the right path was to relinquish state control of a vast majority of the industry and agriculture and sell it off as contracts to various international companies. His plan also called for a government budget that would heavily subsidize private industry, administration spending, and defense spending, however much of Russia's military production would be offered as government contracts to large corporations from around the globe, like Boeing.

The Lukovsky Proposal

Ivan Lakovsky was a Senator from the Novgorod Oblast. He was a strong opponent of capitalism and a was once a rising star in the former Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Today, he is one of the leaders of the new Social-Democratic Party of the Russian Federation. He strongly disagreed with Yeltsin's proposal, claiming that it would spell disaster to Russia's economy and bring ruin to the Russian people. Therefore, he drafted his plan and brought it before the Russian Senate as an alternative to Yeltsin's plan. His plan called for the continued state control of the economy for the time being. He knew however, that simply continuing the system that the Soviet Union had put in place would do nothing to help the current situation. So, he called for increased government spending in the oil and natural gas industry, the mineral industry, and construction. His plan claimed to put thousands of Russians to work in new state-controlled construction companies that would work to build up the nation's infrastructure, in the process creating construction jobs for the people. His plan also called for jobs in mining and drilling. In order to pay for this, his plan also called for the borrowing of money from Europe. Once the state got things back on track, then the plan would allow for the legalization of private enterprise.

The Lukovsky Plan would also keep all Soviet military spending at the same place it was, prior to the Soviet collapse. It was necessary to maintain all that jobs that were created as a result of the Soviet military industry and avoid any lull in military production, keeping Russian Defense Forces strong and increasing in power.

The Senate Votes for the Lukovsky Plan

In a daring move against the Russian President, the Senate voted Yeltsin's plan down in favor of Lukovsky's plan. The provisions of the new Senate bill would go into effect immediately, and the President has no constitutional authority to block a Senate bill, and so he must enforce it by law.

[New Tuva SSR]

Tehran, Iran, 9:57 AM

Reza Pahlavi II stared outside his bedroom window. He was thinking about a recent decision he had made, that would change the entire Iranian government forever. He took a deep breath and walked outside of the palace to the podium surrounded by the Persian flag. The cameras started rolling. He gave a salute, and the anthem began. When it was done, he began the announcement.

"Hello, my friends, the people of the بزرگ امپراتوری فارسی (Great Persian Empire). Recently, I have decided to create a Parliament, elected by the people. I feel that I alone cannot always deal with every issue that the Persian people thrust upon me, from Mosul to Kandahar, Petropavl to Bandar Abbas. Unlike in other nations, no ideological shall be banned, only religious ones. This is our own attempt to step out from our former Islamic backwards timelock into the future, to westernize. I hope that you, the people of Persia, chose the right candidate. I will also now legalize all ideological parties for you all to chose from. Thank you, and enjoy your day."

[Reiynstan]

Cape Town, South Africa

The Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Friendship (TMCF), introduced by Foreign Officials Reeves and Kabila, has achieved the required 50% absolute majority and passed in the Representative Parliament of the Holy Empire, 79-4-17. The resolution will now make its way to the Council of Nine, the Patriarch's own advisory board, where the Archbishops will discuss its validity and potentiality. If it is signed by the Patriarch and at least four of his subordinates, the treaty will be enacted once it successfully makes its way through the Congo's legislative process. When asked about his thoughts on the TMCF, Patriarch Leonard II responded with a statement of thanks to the Congolese Emperor for offering a joint military and economic pact.

[The United Russian Republic]

The recent liberalization of the Persian government enacted by Reza Pahlavi II was very favorable among Russian leaders. President Yeltsin himself was impressed. It became evident to the Russian leadership that a partnership with the Persians would be very beneficial economically and politically. By securing Persia as an ally to the Russian Federation, it would open doors for Russia to expand influence into the Middle East and grow their own economy by making deals with Arab nations, and even nations near China and on the Indian subcontinent. Yeltsin also thought it would be helpful for Persia to have Russia as an ally, since the only nation other than China that could really stand in the way of Persian expansion of influence or territory was Russia. So, Yeltsin decided to reach out to the Persians and attempt to build a new friendship, adding legitimacy to the new Russia and getting Russia back on its feet.

To: Reza Pahlavi II of Persia Mr. Pahlavi, Your recent decision to take such a large step towards democratization and liberalism is a great surprise to myself and many members of my government. Seeing that Russia has recently liberalized its own government and set up a real Constitutional Republican Democracy, our nations have a lot in common. In the interests of strengthening ties between our nations and both our positions in the world, I would like to propose that Russia and Persia begin working on building a mutual economic and even military friendship. I am sure that Persia, like Russia, has many great goals for the future, and in order to achieve these goals, both our nations must build a strong foundation on which to build our grand futures. I believe that my proposal will drastically help both our nations to move in such a direction, and I greatly look forward to a new, prosperous future between Persia and Russia. Regards, -President Boris Yeltsin, Russian Federation

Russian-Ukrainian-Byelorussian Relations

President Yeltsin, as well as many others in the Russian government, saw that increased relations between the three Slavic sister states was a direction that Russia should most definitely move in. With approval from the Senate, the Foreign Relations Ministry of the Russian Federation began communicating with the Ukrainian and Byelorussian governments on topics such as economic partnerships and military and mutual defense treaties, including what will happen to the Soviet Union's military arsenal.

[Gyrenaica]

The Peoples Assembly (Legislative Branch) voted on the TMCF, already aforementioned and talked about by Tshombe and Reeves, with an astounding 87-6-7. The vote was then brought to the Executive Order whom voted 9-2-4. Emperor Ndibu Tshombe, the man behind the proposal for the pact, was quick to pass the resolution.

[Reiynstan]

The Peoples Assembly (Legislative Branch) voted on the TMCF, already aforementioned and talked about by Tshombe and Reeves, with an astounding 87-6-7. The vote was then brought to the Executive Order whom voted 9-2-4. President Ndibu Tshombe, the man behind the proposal for the pact, was quick to pass the resolution.

The Council of Nine has unanimously approved the the TMCF resolution. However, as he signed the document in bold script with a fountain pen, Patriarch Leonard II cautioned that, despite the planned mutual cooperation and assistance, each nation will remain in absolute sovereignty over its internal affairs, foreign policy, military, and economy.

OOC: Is the title of the head of state/government of the Congolese Empire President or Emperor? Ndibu Tshombe is listed with the pre-title of "Emperor" in the sign-up thread here.

[Gyrenaica]

OOC: fixed
Emperor Ndibu Tshimbe accepts what Leonard says and agrees to keep it that way.

[New Tuva SSR]

The recent liberalization of the Persian government enacted by Reza Pahlavi II was very favorable among Russian leaders. President Yeltsin himself was impressed. It became evident to the Russian leadership that a partnership with the Persians would be very beneficial economically and politically. By securing Persia as an ally to the Russian Federation, it would open doors for Russia to expand influence into the Middle East and grow their own economy by making deals with Arab nations, and even nations near China and on the Indian subcontinent. Yeltsin also thought it would be helpful for Persia to have Russia as an ally, since the only nation other than China that could really stand in the way of Persian expansion of influence or territory was Russia. So, Yeltsin decided to reach out to the Persians and attempt to build a new friendship, adding legitimacy to the new Russia and getting Russia back on its feet.

(Image) To: Reza Pahlavi II of Persia Mr. Pahlavi, Your recent decision to take such a large step towards democratization and liberalism is a great surprise to myself and many members of my government. Seeing that Russia has recently liberalized its own government and set up a real Constitutional Republican Democracy, our nations have a lot in common. In the interests of strengthening ties between our nations and both our positions in the world, I would like to propose that Russia and Persia begin working on building a mutual economic and even military friendship. I am sure that Persia, like Russia, has many great goals for the future, and in order to achieve these goals, both our nations must build a strong foundation on which to build our grand futures. I believe that my proposal will drastically help both our nations to move in such a direction, and I greatly look forward to a new, prosperous future between Persia and Russia. Regards, -President Boris Yeltsin, Russian Federation

Russian-Ukrainian-Byelorussian Relations

President Yeltsin, as well as many others in the Russian government, saw that increased relations between the three Slavic sister states was a direction that Russia should most definitely move in. With approval from the Senate, the Foreign Relations Ministry of the Russian Federation began communicating with the Ukrainian and Byelorussian governments on topics such as economic partnerships and military and mutual defense treaties, including what will happen to the Soviet Union's military arsenal.

To: Russian President Boris Yeltsin It is of my utmost pleasure to accept your offer. I look forward to having an alliance, as it will spell good times in both nations. As Russia needs help with the economy, we may need help with expansion into neighboring territories. Together, no nation, not even the tiger of China, can stop us. Above all, it will make us the most powerful alliance in the world. However, there is a catch. Persia is secular, but freedom of religion is allowed. We have plans to attack the Byzantine Empire, who, as you very well know, is an Orthodox. But, as I understand, there is a conflict over who is rightful Patriarch. We will gladly back Russia up and proclaim your nation as the only Patriarch of the Orthodox Religion, if you are willing to support our upcoming invasion. Signed, ضا پهلوی، شاه بزرگ امپراتوری فارسی ، افغانستان ، قفقاز، شرقی، و کشورهای آسیای میانه Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of the Great Persian Empire, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Eastern, and Central Asian countries

[The United Russian Republic]

(Image) To: Russian President Boris Yeltsin It is of my utmost pleasure to accept your offer. I look forward to having an alliance, as it will spell good times in both nations. As Russia needs help with the economy, we may need help with expansion into neighboring territories. Together, no nation, not even the tiger of China, can stop us. Above all, it will make us the most powerful alliance in the world. However, there is a catch. Persia is secular, but freedom of religion is allowed. We have plans to attack the Byzantine Empire, who, as you very well know, is an Orthodox. But, as I understand, there is a conflict over who is rightful Patriarch. We will gladly back Russia up and proclaim your nation as the only Patriarch of the Orthodox Religion, if you are willing to support our upcoming invasion. Signed, ضا پهلوی، شاه بزرگ امپراتوری فارسی ، افغانستان ، قفقاز، شرقی، و کشورهای آسیای میانه Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of the Great Persian Empire, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Eastern, and Central Asian countries

To: Reza Pahlavi II of Persia Highest Encryption Mr. Pahlavi, The issue you have brought up is not a problem. I would be happy to back any Perisan advance into the Byzantine Empire. Despite Russia's historical ties with the Byzantine's, it is of no concern to myself or my government that that state exists. As for what you have brought up about the Eastern Orthodox Religion and Russia being recognized as the true Patriarch, this is merely a bonus. Russia has been an atheist state for the past several decades obviously, however now we are transitioning to a more secular status ourselves. The new government has no religious orientation, and so Russia being recognized as the Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox faith is simply a way to bolster the popularity of Russia with the Russian people as well as other Slavic nations, which we are planning to becoming much closer to. Any attempts to intervene in a Persia-Byzantine conflict will be met with harsh opposition from the Russian Federation. If Europe wishes to get involved, or China for that matter, they will have Russia and Persia against them. Otherwise, we will not get involved in such a conflict, leaving Persia to defeat the Byzantine's and take the glory. Regards, -President Boris Yeltsin, Russian Federation

[Gyrenaica]

To: Persian Empire
We know of your tensions between Persia and Byzantines. We know how both sides desire to end the other. But the most important thing about this conflict we know, is that you will win it. We wish to say that the Congolese Empire will support you completely in a war against the Byzantines.

[New Tuva SSR]

To: The Congolese Empire We thank you for your support. Would your Empire by any chance be willing to participate in a full-time alliance?

[New Tuva SSR]

http://www.iranpoliticsclub.net/art-literature/faravahar/images/Faravahar%20Persian%20Dark%20Logo%20Iran%20Flag.jpg To: Russian President Boris Yeltsin It is of my utmost pleasure to accept your offer. I look forward to having an alliance, as it will spell good times in both nations. As Russia needs help with the economy, we may need help with expansion into neighboring territories. Together, no nation, not even the tiger of China, can stop us. Above all, it will make us the most powerful alliance in the world. However, there is a catch. Persia is secular, but freedom of religion is allowed. We have plans to attack the Byzantine Empire, who, as you very well know, is an Orthodox. But, as I understand, there is a conflict over who is rightful Patriarch. We will gladly back Russia up and proclaim your nation as the only Patriarch of the Orthodox Religion, if you are willing to support our upcoming invasion. Signed, ضا پهلوی، شاه بزرگ امپراتوری فارسی ، افغانستان ، قفقاز، شرقی، و کشورهای آسیای میانه Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of the Great Persian Empire, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Eastern, and Central Asian countries

To: Reza Pahlavi II of Persia Highest Encryption Mr. Pahlavi, The issue you have brought up is not a problem. I would be happy to back any Perisan advance into the Byzantine Empire. Despite Russia's historical ties with the Byzantine's, it is of no concern to myself or my government that that state exists. As for what you have brought up about the Eastern Orthodox Religion and Russia being recognized as the true Patriarch, this is merely a bonus. Russia has been an atheist state for the past several decades obviously, however now we are transitioning to a more secular status ourselves. The new government has no religious orientation, and so Russia being recognized as the Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox faith is simply a way to bolster the popularity of Russia with the Russian people as well as other Slavic nations, which we are planning to becoming much closer to. Any attempts to intervene in a Persia-Byzantine conflict will be met with harsh opposition from the Russian Federation. If Europe wishes to get involved, or China for that matter, they will have Russia and Persia against them. Otherwise, we will not get involved in such a conflict, leaving Persia to defeat the Byzantine's and take the glory. Regards, -President Boris Yeltsin, Russian Federation

To: Russian President Boris Yeltsin We completely support Russia's striving for a united Slavic nation, as we ourselves have united all ethnic groups with Persian roots. I personally, while a weak Shia Muslim, will name Russia as Patriarch if it goes torward both of each other's gains. If they contest, then we will have a legitimate Casus Belli. I have also recently been contacted by the Congolese Empire, and they support me in a war against the Byzantines. Signed, ضا پهلوی، شاه بزرگ امپراتوری فارسی ، افغانستان ، قفقاز، شرقی، و کشورهای آسیای میانه Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of the Great Persian Empire, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Eastern, and Central Asian countries

[The United Russian Republic]

(Image) To: Russian President Boris Yeltsin We completely support Russia's striving for a united Slavic nation, as we ourselves have united all ethnic groups with Persian roots. I personally, while a weak Shia Muslim, will name Russia as Patriarch if it goes torward both of each other's gains. If they contest, then we will have a legitimate Casus Belli. I have also recently been contacted by the Congolese Empire, and they support me in a war against the Byzantines. Signed, ضا پهلوی، شاه بزرگ امپراتوری فارسی ، افغانستان ، قفقاز، شرقی، و کشورهای آسیای میانه Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of the Great Persian Empire, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Eastern, and Central Asian countries

To: Reza Pahlavi II of Persia Highest Encryption Mr. Pahlavi, Excellent, it is settled then. An official alliance between Persia and the Russian Federation. We will keep an eye out for any spark of conflict between Persia and the Byzantine Empire. As soon as a conflict begins, depending on the circumstance, Russia will either endorse Persia as the side that should win the conflict, or we will openly enforce that it should be a conflict that should be settled between Persia and the Byzantine Empire, with no outside intervention. I look forward to where this alliance will take us, and I wish you and Persia great strength and a prosperous future. Regards, -President Boris Yeltsin, Russian Federation

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