The Cold War IC (Open)

[The Persian State]

To: Brazilian Government
From: Imam Farhad Khamani of Isfahan
Encryption: High

Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas,

I am the Imam of the city of Isfahan, Farhad Khamani, and on behalf of the faithful hardworking Persian people, I would like to make an offer which will be of benefit to both of our states. As you already know, the current monarchical leaders of Persia favor the west and do everything in their power to support the European and American businesses in our beloved land while not paying as much attention to the needs of the common people. We have tried asking the Soviet Union for help but it seems like there are too many ideological differences between our countries. It was glad tidings for the honest people of Persia that your government has decided to take initiative and create SAOTO to advance your aims. I have gathered a group of simple, yet zealous, people who come from the working class and wish to enjoy the same benefits as the wealthy of this country. It is our belief that together, our mighty countries can cooperate in many areas. But for now, we are just a movement; however, with your military and logistical help, we will be able to yield more power and spread justice across Persia. If you choose to help us, Persia is willing to become a member of your organization and thus, your sphere of influence will broaden and you will have access to our developing oil industry. Together, we will be able to become the next superpower bloc rivaling both the USSR and the West. Please consider our offer.

Sincerely,
Grand Imam of Isfahan
Farhad Khamani

[Peroniist Argentina]

A short, coded message is sent to the Argentine embassy in Washington D.C. After the Delegates read the brief message and make sure that it is secure, it is then sent to the White House for the President.

To: 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500
From: Balcarce 50, C1064 CABA, Argentina

Greetings, honorable President

In light of recent events, I, President Juan Domingo Perón, would like to request permission to send a small contingent of Argentine Armor, Infantry, and Special Forces to U.S bases in Western Germany in order to conduct training exercises for a possible European front and in order to hone in their abilities on the field as well as test how well Argentine weapons work in different environments. I only make this request due to a lack of any Argentinean Military Bases in Europe.
Best of luck,
President Of Argentina, Juan Domingo Perón

[Lemlar]

Parhon, looking to unite the Romanian lands under his flag, has sent a letter to Stalin,
Chairman Stalin,
I am writing to you looking to unite the Romanian lands as some members of the SBS of Romania have brought up the reunification in some meetings. We are looking to purchase the Moldovan SSR and the lands of the Odessa Oblast in the Ukrainian SSR south of the Dniester River. We offer 1.5B Lei

[Aviz Portugal]

It had been a few days since Saud waited for a response from the Egyptian government, and now, the response had finally came, written by the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs.As he read the letter over and over, studying it thoroughly with extreme caution and patience, his face portrayed much interest and concentration towards the letter.At the same time, his advisers stood straight, nervously waiting for his response.Soon enough, in an elegant manner, Saud stood up from his chair and faced his advisers eye-to-eye."Gentlemen, it seems that Allah is on our side.The Egyptians had given their response, and for all we know, they're begging for the Americans to intervene", the Crown Prince paused for a few seconds before resuming his speech.

"If things go as planned, with the September Plan ratified with the Americans by this month, we will have a leverage in our diplomacy with the British", before he could continue, one of his advisers bravely spoke up."Your Highness, forgive me but as we have a leverage, the Americans in our affairs, we can force the British to leave the Suez by force?", asked the adviser."Correct!That is what we are aiming for!The war of diplomacy shall be ours to claim victory!", shouted the Crown Prince in a rousing tone.All his advisers were able to quickly understand his goal, replying with simple nods to his words.

[Asardia]

The Kremlin was buzzing with activity. The General Secretary and Foreign Minister were both discussing international matters, and there were several telegrams sent by neighboring nations that sought aid from the USSR. Even with the crisis in Gibraltar, there was another issue with the Egyptians and the Suez Canal. Vasily Sokolovsky, the Minister of Defense, was closely analyzing the situations transpiring around the world. British intervention in Egypt is a strong possibility, even if a war can be avoided No one wanted a nuclear war, and the USSR managed to maintain the secrecy of their nuclear tests weeks ago, so the Allies may be emboldened by their perception of American dominance in that field. The Suez Canal will also be an issue discussed at the UN meeting, and Sokolovsky believed there was going to be major diplomatic repercussions for whoever is unfortunate enough to "lose" the stand off. It was unlikely that the USSR would intervene in the crisis, although they did seek a peaceful resolution.

The Suez Crisis isn't the only thing bothering Vasily Sokolovsky. The recent bombings in Stockholm and paramilitary activity in the city had the potential of creating yet another smoking gun for a third world war. With over 200,000 troops stationed in Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union had the capability of spreading the revolution to nearby nations, but the cost of the Second World War and the upcoming Comecon made that much more difficult. A civil war is brewing in Sweden, and if the communists can establish themselves as a trustworthy and semi legitimate government, Sokolovsky believed the General Secretary may allow military deployments, although it was way too early to make a decision on it yet.

Next, was the creation of the The Southern Atlantic and Oceanic Treaty Organisation , which was clearly an accomplice to the NATO alliance and meant to isolate the Soviet Union and her allies further. Stalin had recently announced his own alliance proposal to counter the West, which was to be held in Russia. Warsaw, the capital of the Polish People's Republic, was still recovering from the horrors of German occupation, and Stalin believed the city could act as a memorial. A permanent reminder of what a third world war would do to the rest of humanity. In fact, the Soviets believed the damage sustained to Warsaw was so bad that the capital should be relocated to Łodź. Reconstruction efforts have already been underway since the final months of World War Two, with architects using paintings and other forms of documentation to recreate the city from scratch. Warsaw would be symbolic in the struggle for the workers, and also will be the host to a new mutual defense alliance: The Warsaw Pact. By gathering these nations under a single military treaty, the USSR could guarantee the protection of its satellite states

Another issue, although not problematic, was Yugoslavia requesting aid and Romania wanted to receive the Moldovan USSR. Yugoslavia was definitely a country the USSR wanted to keep within the sphere of the Eastern Bloc, and Romania seeking to reunite their lands weren't a major concern either. The Soviet Union could make quick money and move the borders slightly, losing out on barely anything. The western republics acted not much differently than the USBR anyway.

To: Yugoslavia
From: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Dear Comrade,

The USSR looks favourable upon the future of Yugoslavia, as your partisans liberated the nation from Nazi oppression by themselves. We are willing to extend our aid to Yugoslavia, and we agree to engage in military drills and training. May this agreement be the first of many to come.

To: USBR
From: Soviet Union

The Soviet Union will agree to transferring control of the Moldovan SSR to Romania, along with the Odessa Oblast. This agreement can go into quickly, as our troops will be able to provide a stable transfer.

---

Stalin was still on the phone with De Klair, the leader of the main socialist movement in Africa. However, it was clear that even with Soviet aid, the organization still needed a better foundation to act to its fullest potential. "A concern I have, comrade, is your base of operations. I believe your organization can work most efficiently when dealing with a single country or region at a time. Besides that, I believe we have an agreement."

---

[Hypron]

London, England, September 18, 1949

Churchill was painting when a officer, who came back from Parliament with a vote on the Suez Crisis, arrived. "Sir, the vote has been cast on the Suez Crisis, with 375 voting for a diplomatic response to the King's telegram from a week ago. 275 voted for a intervention in Egypt, but the majority went to the diplomacy route." "I see. Give this to my secretary and tell her to send it to Cairo immediately."

To: The Honorable Prime Minister of Egypt and Sudan Aly Maher Pasha
From: Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, Head of Government of the British Empire
Encryption:Medium

Dear Sir,

I apologize for the British Government's long pause between your telegram and this one, as we had to have Parliament convene for a course of action. They decided in favor of a diplomatic solution to this crisis, one not involving a British Invasion of the Egyptian mainland. As such, our troops will not be removed from the canal until the end of the proceedings of negotiations, but my government is willing to start them if yours is as well. As a show of good will, the British VIII Division will be removed from their base south of Cairo and moved to Alexandria, where they will then be transported to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

With Deep Respect,

Sir Winston Churchill
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

After handing this off to the officer, he heads back into his office and gets to work on some other foreign affairs. The first priority is the new South Atlantic and Oceania Treaty Organization, as the United States of Brazil asked for some of the British southern colonies to become observer states, which will be granted. Next is to the bombing of the Swedish Parliament and most government organizations in Stockholm by a communist group known as the Vänsterförsvar. Sweden falling into communism could be fatal for the NATO position in Europe, as it could be a staging point for a invasion of Northern Germany or the British Isles. With this said, a actual response with military force could prove provocative for the Soviet Union, so the best the British Government can do for now is sit and watch.

Meanwhile, on the Malay Peninsula, Field Marshal William Slim, with his headquarters in Hong Kong but he was here commanding British forces, was trying to put down a revolution by Malaysian communists known as the Malayan National Liberation Army, with suggested backing from the Soviet Union, although not confirmed. A new force is due to arrive from Australia, the Australian 3rd Corp, with has a total of 50,000 troops and 400 British tanks, to reinforce the 351,000 Commonwealth troops already fighting on the Peninsula against the estimate of 200,000 MNLA troops and guerrillas. They had air support from RAF bases in Singapore and Hong Kong, along with HMS Ark Royal. They have managed to retain control of most of the Peninsula, but are mounting casualties fast.

[Derika]

BELGRADE

"Letter from Stalin, sir." Brodsky says as he enters Tito's chambers as he holds two letters. He gives one to Tito. Tito reads it as he slowly smiles.

"Good. Send Popovic. He's a loyal ally and friend. He'll surely be help to the Soviets." Tito replied.

"Also, General Secretary. We received a joint message regarding a purchase of land from the Bulgarians." He hands the other letter to Tito.

"We will allow the construction of a joint railway, but not the purchase of our sovereign land."

Brodsky nodded as left.

To: Chervenkov
From: Josip Tito

Chairman Chervenkov. We must humbly decline the purchase of our sovereign land, as many of our Slavic brethren died in these lands under the Germans. Although, we will accept the railway network, as it could lead to faster, and consequently, better trade. We appreciate the offer.

Sincerely, Josip Bronz Tito.

[Lemlar]

BELGRADE

"Letter from Stalin, sir." Brodsky says as he enters Tito's chambers as he holds two letters. He gives one to Tito. Tito reads it as he slowly smiles.

"Good. Send Popovic. He's a loyal ally and friend. He'll surely be help to the Soviets." Tito replied.

"Also, General Secretary. We received a joint message regarding a purchase of land from the Bulgarians." He hands the other letter to Tito.

"We will allow the construction of a joint railway, but not the purchase of our sovereign land."

Brodsky nodded as left.

To: Chervenkov
From: Josip Tito

Chairman Chervenkov. We must humbly decline the purchase of our sovereign land, as many of our Slavic brethren died in these lands under the Germans. Although, we will accept the railway network, as it could lead to faster, and consequently, better trade. We appreciate the offer.

Sincerely, Josip Broz Tito.

The Kremlin was buzzing with activity. The General Secretary and Foreign Minister were both discussing international matters, and there were several telegrams sent by neighbouring nations that sought aid from the USSR. Even with the crisis in Gibraltar, there was another issue with the Egyptians and the Suez Canal. Vasily Sokolovsky, the Minister of Defence, was closely analysing the situations transpiring around the world. British intervention in Egypt is a strong possibility, even if a war can be avoided No one wanted a nuclear war, and the USSR managed to maintain the secrecy of their nuclear tests weeks ago, so the Allies may be emboldened by their perception of American dominance in that field. The Suez Canal will also be an issue discussed at the UN meeting, and Sokolovsky believed there was going to be major diplomatic repercussions for whoever is unfortunate enough to "lose" the stand off. It was unlikely that the USSR would intervene in the crisis, although they did seek a peaceful resolution.

The Suez Crisis isn't the only thing bothering Vasily Sokolovsky. The recent bombings in Stockholm and paramilitary activity in the city had the potential of creating yet another smoking gun for a third world war. With over 200,000 troops stationed in Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union had the capability of spreading the revolution to nearby nations, but the cost of the Second World War and the upcoming Comecon made that much more difficult. A civil war is brewing in Sweden, and if the communists can establish themselves as a trustworthy and semi legitimate government, Sokolovsky believed the General Secretary may allow military deployments, although it was way too early to make a decision on it yet.

Next, was the creation of the The Southern Atlantic and Oceanic Treaty Organisation , which was clearly an accomplice to the NATO alliance and meant to isolate the Soviet Union and her allies further. Stalin had recently announced his own alliance proposal to counter the West, which was to be held in Russia. Warsaw, the capital of the Polish People's Republic, was still recovering from the horrors of German occupation, and Stalin believed the city could act as a memorial. A permanent reminder of what a third world war would do to the rest of humanity. In fact, the Soviets believed the damage sustained to Warsaw was so bad that the capital should be relocated to Łodź. Reconstruction efforts have already been underway since the final months of World War Two, with architects using paintings and other forms of documentation to recreate the city from scratch. Warsaw would be symbolic in the struggle for the workers, and also will be the host to a new mutual defence alliance: The Warsaw Pact. By gathering these nations under a single military treaty, the USSR could guarantee the protection of its satellite states

Another issue, although not problematic, was Yugoslavia requesting aid and Romania wanted to receive the Moldovan USSR. Yugoslavia was definitely a country the USSR wanted to keep within the sphere of the Eastern Bloc, and Romania seeking to reunite their lands weren't a major concern either. The Soviet Union could make quick money and move the borders slightly, losing out on barely anything. The western republics acted not much differently than the USBR anyway.

To: Yugoslavia
From: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Dear Comrade,

The USSR looks favourable upon the future of Yugoslavia, as your partisans liberated the nation from Nazi oppression by themselves. We are willing to extend our aid to Yugoslavia, and we agree to engage in military drills and training. May this agreement be the first of many to come.

To: USBR
From: Soviet Union

The Soviet Union will agree to transferring control of the Moldovan SSR to Romania, along with the Odessa Oblast. This agreement can go into quickly, as our troops will be able to provide a stable transfer.

---

Stalin was still on the phone with De Klair, the leader of the main socialist movement in Africa. However, it was clear that even with Soviet aid, the organisation still needed a better foundation to act to its fullest potential. "A concern I have, comrade, is your base of operations. I believe your organisation can work most efficiently when dealing with a single country or region at a time. Besides that, I believe we have an agreement."

---

The USBR will begin construction of primary lines connecting Sofia to Belgrade and Bucharest to Zagreb. Then we will connect the smaller cities. Chervenkov absorbed the Moldovan SSR into itself and began to assimilate itself into the SBS of Romania. The Odessa Oblast from the Ukrainian SSR was added to the SBS Romania and the Russian population was allowed to stay and was granted representation in our Assembly. They were given 1 seats in our 500 strong unicameral assembly. The new lands were immediately included in proposals such as the railway plan. We wish to extend the railway into the USSR to enlarge it and better the economy of Eastern Europe as a whole. Parhon began the implementation of the Warsaw Pact into the USBR. We will start by boosting funding to our military and creating a domestic military industrial complex, incentivising the new people from Bessarabia to move over and work in those industries. After generating enough profit and capital the USBR will start to construct new bases and create three new port cities.

[Dentali]

MILITARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

People’s Republican Army
Total Active Personnel: 700,000
Reserve Personnel: 200,000
Available Manpower: 125 million
Fit For Service: 103 million
Reaching Military Age Annually: 6 million
Combat Tanks: 2,125
Vehicles (Trucks, Motorized Transports etc): 13,000
Artillery Pieces: 3,415

People’s Republican Navy

before sale of US ships

Total Personnel: 80,000
Total Ships: 144
Battleships: 1
Frigates: 17
Destroyers: 11
Corvettes: 14
Submarines: 25
Patrol Vessels: 64
Mine Warfare: 12

People’s Republican Air Force
Total Personnel: 100,000
Total Active Aircraft: 928
Total Fighters: 407
Total Attack: 521
Total Training Craft: 186

[Agarntrop]

Madrid, Spain
19th September 1949

Things were beginning to calm down, but only very slightly. Britain would not attack the Suez, and the possibility of war with the west was finally tempering. However, this resulted in Spain focusing itself on other objectives, such as a potential invasion of Morrocco that had been aborted due to the Gibraltar blockade. Despite Caballero's insistence on it, the defence ministry claimed that it was 'not the right time' for an invasion of Morrocco due to the still precarious state of international politics. However, they recommended Spain take several undertakings in order to prepare for war, and Caballero agreed. The nature of these undertakings would be announced in a recorded statement by Caballero, which was somewhat of a rarity due to the scarcity of cameras in the post-civil war wreck that Spain now was.

The statement went as follows:
"People of Spain and others concerned in the international community, as you know there have been several turbulent events recently across the world, specifically in Gibraltar and the Suez. Spain needs to mobilise and prepare its military for these turbulent times. I can announce that Spain will be doing so. Firstly, we will hold a series of ordnance tests on and around Alboran Island between the 7th and 17th of October. During this testing of ordanance, there will be 4 large explosions occurring on and within 150m of the island, and we advise all shipping travelling through the Alboran Sea to keep that in mind and be aware of where they travel. In addition to the tests on Alboran, there will also be a mock amphibious landing on Ibiza and several military activities occuring in mainland Spain. We may also announce more millitary operations after the upcoming ones have taken place. Good night and Viva España."

[Yaruqo]

Abdeen Palace, Cairo, Egypt
September 18, 1949

It had been a week since the Egyptians had sent their telegram. It had been three days since Sweden had been wracked by a bombing that appeared to decapitate their government, at least according to reports from the Egyptian Embassy in Stockholm. But Egypt's concerns had been more immediate. The Armed Forces were, at that point, ready for the invasion that the Defense Ministry and generals were sure would happen. But then, finally, a response: Churchill had put the matter to the British Parliament. Parliament. "So, the fate of our country rested in the hands of a vote, and not a government that had been given the authority to act on foreign affairs?" King Farouk uttered to Aly Pasha. "As sadistic as it seems, Your Majesty, we now have some breathing room. Churchill either felt that he didn't have a mandate for one action or the other, that or his government was divided. Either way, the ball is in our court. I think that we should respond with an act of goodwill, as well, to show the world we are not here in bad faith. With Your Majesty's permission, we can issue an executive order delaying the implementation of the Suez Canal Nationalization Act for a month, until October 20th of this year. We will most likely get an earful from some of the more nationalist and hawkish parties, but so long as we are able to secure the Suez Canal-" "I am not concerned about your electoral politics, Prime Minister. All that matters is that the Suez Canal becomes Egyptian, and that their troops withdraw entirely from Egypt. And yes, you have my permission to delay implementation of the Act."

To: The Rt. Honorable Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill
From: The Honorable Prime Minister of Egypt and Sudan, Aly Maher Pasha
Encryption: Medium

Prime Minister,

His Majesty's Government is pleased to finally hear from you. Many mothers of Egypt may breathe somewhat easier tonight, as I am sure are those mothers of Britons. In order to ensure that the negotiation process may begin with good faith, His Majesty has granted his Government permission to delay the implementation of the Suez Canal Nationalization Act, to 20 October, 1949. We would request a neutral, honest broker to oversee these negotiations. Considering the strategic importance of the Canal, we understand that this might be difficult to arrange, so if we must, we will negotiate with your Government directly. We look forward to hearing your response.

Sincerely,

The Honorable
Aly Maher Pasha

---

September 19, 1949

Public Statement from the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of Egypt and Sudan

His Majesty's Government is cautiously optimistic that negotiations between the Kingdom of Egypt and Sudan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Suez Canal, among other lingering matters, will proceed soon. The Government yesterday decreed that the Suez Canal Nationalization Act's implementation shall be delayed until 20 October, 1949, in order to guarantee a reasonable timetable for negotiations to take place.

[Hypron]

London, England, September 19, 1949, 4 PM

The British Prime Minister realizes that the ball has been placed in Egypt's court, So, he decides that the UN Security Council Summit in New York City could give them the advantage. As such, Churchill issues a public statement regarding the UN Security Council.

"Before both the Suez and Gibraltar crises can be resolved, the British request the United Nations Security Council to meet in New York City to discuss the issue, along with multiple others.

[Dentali]

London, England, September 19, 1949, 4 PM

The British Prime Minister realizes that the ball has been placed in Egypt's court. So, he decides that the UN Security Council Summit in New York City could give them the advantage. As such, Churchill issues a public statement regarding the UN Security Council.

"Before both the Suez and Gibraltar crises can be resolved, the British request the United Nations Security Council to meet in New York City to discuss the issue, along with multiple others.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Prime Minister Zhang Lan looks forward to attending the conference personally

[Dentali]

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA



We are happy to announce a bi-lateral trade and defense agreement with the Republic of Indonesia. The deal includes greatly limiting tariffs between our two nations and ensuring freedom of travel of our nations merchant ships. Additionally the deal details patrol zones of the major trade routes in the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea to better ensure the free trade of all nations traversing the area, ensuring safety from pirates and other violent actors. Finally the treaty secures a mutual defensive pact between our two nations, an attack on one of us is an attack on both of us. We hope this treaty is just the next step in strengthening our ties not just with our two nations but of the entire region.

[Agarntrop]

Madrid, Spain
22nd September 1949

Spain was concerned by the news from Asia. Spain hoped to continue its trade with Japan without disruption, and the patrols of the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea by capitalist powers threatened this. Caballero ordered that Spain release a statement detailing its concerns.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SPANISH SOCIALIST REPUBLIC
The news of capitalist patrols of the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea is deeply concerning to us. Spain maintains an active trade with our allies in the Asian region and we wish for that trade not to be disrupted by these patrols. Spain kindly asks China and Indonesia if it will be disrupted in any way, shape or form and very much hopes the answer will be a definitive no.

[Dentali]

Madrid, Spain
22nd September 1949
(Image)

Spain was concerned by the news from Asia. Spain hoped to continue its trade with Japan without disruption, and the patrols of the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea by capitalist powers threatened this. Caballero ordered that Spain release a statement detailing its concerns.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SPANISH SOCIALIST REPUBLIC
The news of capitalist patrols of the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea is deeply concerning to us. Spain maintains an active trade with our allies in the Asian region and we wish for that trade not to be disrupted by these patrols. Spain kindly asks China and Indonesia if it will be disrupted in any way, shape or form and very much hopes the answer will be a definitive no.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
The Republic of China is delighted to hear that The Spanish Socialist Republic is suddenly concerned about keeping important international trade routes open. The utter hypocrisy of their statement should be sickening to every nation and speak volumes as to how much other nations should trust them on the international stage. They frankly do not deserve a response to their query. To the rest of the world however these patrols are purely to protect against piracy and will not be stopping merchant vessels unless enforcing international maritime law.

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Madrid, Spain
22nd September 1949
(Image)

Spain was concerned by the news from Asia. Spain hoped to continue its trade with Japan without disruption, and the patrols of the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea by capitalist powers threatened this. Caballero ordered that Spain release a statement detailing its concerns.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SPANISH SOCIALIST REPUBLIC
The news of capitalist patrols of the South China Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca, and the Sulu Sea is deeply concerning to us. Spain maintains an active trade with our allies in the Asian region and we wish for that trade not to be disrupted by these patrols. Spain kindly asks China and Indonesia if it will be disrupted in any way, shape or form and very much hopes the answer will be a definitive no.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
The Republic of China is delighted to hear that The Spanish Socialist Republic is suddenly concerned about keeping important international trade routes open. The utter hypocrisy of their statement should be sickening to every nation and speak volumes as to how much other nations should trust them on the international stage. They frankly do not deserve a response to their query. To the rest of the world however these patrols are purely to protect against piracy and will not be stopping merchant vessels unless enforcing international maritime law.

In response, the African Socialist Telegraph, the official newspaper of the ASPG, print out cartoons showing Brazil, China and many other Western-aligned developing nations being driven like cattle as willing slaves owned by an Anglo-American Empire. The cartoons are particularly scathing and aggressive, calling for those in capitalist developing nations to rebel against the "Anglo-American Empire" and pressure their governments - using any means necessary - to resist Anglo-American rule.,

[The Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune]

Stockholm, Norstedtshuset
September 18, 1949

The late 1800s palacial building stood tallish in the Stockholm skyline after the bombings. Smoke still rose over the city, although this was more from "Revolutionary" fires at the bomb sites than actual wreckage at this point. Large VF banners swayed in the first winter winds across the city, the red rifle and hammer emblazoned upon the black field. Oskar Nils stood, looking out his new office window. A week before he had been the leader of men who were forced to hide in cellars. Now, he and the VF were ascendant, the true government of Sweden and pushing out from Stockholm.

Smiling, he turned around and faced the picture camera that he had brought into his office. Unlike those of the past, this Revolution would be broadcast. Speaking into a microphone on his desk, the speech came out clear and concise "To the men, women, and children of Sweden and the World. This is Provisional Governor of Sweden, Oskar Nils, broadcasting from Stockholm. I am speaking to you over radio, as well as recording my speech today, so that the world may hear my voice unmoderated. I am sure you have heard many things about the actions we were forced to take in Stockholm a little under a week ago. While I need not justify these to Monarchists and Conservatives, I know that many among you have been misled by other perpetrators of opression to believe that this was an unprovoked attack. This is false. For years now the king and his government have dragged their feet and sealed away our people from the outside world. They stole our rights as citizens, and denied those who sought refuge on our shores.

If I may quote the American Declaration of Independence 'When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.' The crimes of our monarchy are numerous, and we have seen fit to seperate our country from them. Our cause is just and legal, we are the Swedish people, and this is our choice. To the swaths of the military who have already joined us, I thank you for making the right choice. To those who remain with the false "General's Council", I say this. Know that from the broadcast of this speech onwards, you will be considered traitors to Sweden. A state of war shall exist between Folkhemmet and you. We shall not show mercy to you, or any other entrapments of the monarchy that remain. The option to defect shall remain open for another week, but beyond that, you shall be a traitor for life. This is our declaration. This is our creed."

Malmo, HF Headquarters
19 September, 1949

Klas slammed the phone back down on the receiver before grabbing his head tightly. The "General's Council" as the military had taken to calling themselves was as arrogant as Erlander's government had been. Not only had they refused the aid that the HF had offered them, but they had left it on no uncertain terms that the HF were to disband, or be disbanded. No. He wouldn't let that happen. He had fought too long, too hard for his people. He would stand his ground against military tyranny and Communist assault. The HF would stand tall into the future.

Map of the Swedish Situation, as of September 19, 1949

[Alta Californians]

TELEGRAM
TO:THE US SECRETARY OF STATE
FROM:THE FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
ENRYPTION:MEDIUM
Hello!
France would like to make clear it's intentions to join NATO

sincerely yours,
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER

[Hypron]

Stockholm, Norstedtshuset
September 18, 1949

The late 1800s palacial building stood tallish in the Stockholm skyline after the bombings. Smoke still rose over the city, although this was more from "Revolutionary" fires at the bomb sites than actual wreckage at this point. Large VF banners swayed in the first winter winds across the city, the red rifle and hammer emblazoned upon the black field. Oskar Nils stood, looking out his new office window. A week before he had been the leader of men who were forced to hide in cellars. Now, he and the VF were ascendant, the true government of Sweden and pushing out from Stockholm.

Smiling, he turned around and faced the picture camera that he had brought into his office. Unlike those of the past, this Revolution would be broadcast. Speaking into a microphone on his desk, the speech came out clear and concise "To the men, women, and children of Sweden and the World. This is Provisional Governor of Sweden, Oskar Nils, broadcasting from Stockholm. I am speaking to you over radio, as well as recording my speech today, so that the world may hear my voice unmoderated. I am sure you have heard many things about the actions we were forced to take in Stockholm a little under a week ago. While I need not justify these to Monarchists and Conservatives, I know that many among you have been misled by other perpetrators of opression to believe that this was an unprovoked attack. This is false. For years now the king and his government have dragged their feet and sealed away our people from the outside world. They stole our rights as citizens, and denied those who sought refuge on our shores.

If I may quote the American Declaration of Independence 'When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.' The crimes of our monarchy are numerous, and we have seen fit to seperate our country from them. Our cause is just and legal, we are the Swedish people, and this is our choice. To the swaths of the military who have already joined us, I thank you for making the right choice. To those who remain with the false "General's Council", I say this. Know that from the broadcast of this speech onwards, you will be considered traitors to Sweden. A state of war shall exist between Folkhemmet and you. We shall not show mercy to you, or any other entrapments of the monarchy that remain. The option to defect shall remain open for another week, but beyond that, you shall be a traitor for life. This is our declaration. This is our creed."

Malmo, HF Headquarters
19 September, 1949

Klas slammed the phone back down on the receiver before grabbing his head tightly. The "General's Council" as the military had taken to calling themselves was as arrogant as Erlander's government had been. Not only had they refused the aid that the HF had offered them, but they had left it on no uncertain terms that the HF were to disband, or be disbanded. No. He wouldn't let that happen. He had fought too long, too hard for his people. He would stand his ground against military tyranny and Communist assault. The HF would stand tall into the future.

Map of the Swedish Situation, as of September 19, 1949

London, England, September 20, 1949, 9 AM

With the Swedish situation devolving into civil war, the Prime Minister considers his options with Chief of the General Staff Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, Minister of Defense A. V. Alexander , First Lord of the Admiralty George Hall, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ernest Bevin, and commander of the Special Air Service Field Marshal Alan Brooke. "If Sweden falls to communism, it could be a catastrophe for NATO forces in Europe. But, we can't intervene with the main forces as it will give the Soviet Union a casus belli for war against the West. Any options, gentleman?" Ernest Bevin speaks up first "There are 3 factions in the Swedish Civil War at the moment, the Vänsterförsvar, a communist group who currently holds Stockholm, and the Herrförsvar, which is a anti-communist group with its headquarters in Malmo. There is also the General's Council, who has been NATO supporting. The Swedish Government has been dissolved and reformed by the Vänsterförsvar, but the General's Council control most of the military. Our best bet for a democratic state to be restored to Sweden is by the General's Council."

Montgomery speaks out second "As the British military can't get directly involved without triggering the Soviet Union and possibly the United Nations Security Council, that means that we have very limited options to support the Council. If the Soviets wasn't a problem, than we could send a small force of normal troops to intervene. But, we need all of our forces to defend the Empire, except for one. Prime Minister, I present Field Marshal Alan Brooke, commander of the Special Air Service." Alan steps up "Sir, the Special Air Service is perfect for this matter, but with the lack of transport planes and gliders, it would be hard to get them in there undetected." George Hall steps up "But, HMS Ark Royal has a group of transport helicopters that could land our forces near their headquarters when we find it. But, it would have to be under the cover of night, so the Soviets have no chance of finding our ships with submarines. We can be ready as soon as the Special Air Service are on board." The Prime Minister responds "Excellent, Ernest, I want the British Embassy in Stockholm evacuated, as we don't support a communist government. They will be evacuated by Ark Royal's helicopters to London. From the Ark Royal a helicopter will transport one of our diplomats to The General Council's HQ once we find it, where he hopefully will talk to the commander of the General's Council about having the 22 Special Air Service Regiment of 400 men there to assist their forces. Brooke, if they say yes, I want boots on the ground by 0900 hrs the next day. You will personally lead this operation, along with give daily reports to Field Marshal Montgomery, who will report them to me. Understood?" All the men say "Yes Sir!" "Then get to work"

Stockholm, Sweden, 11:30 AM

A group of 5 Westland Dragonfly transport helicopters have begun the evacuation of the British Embassy in Stockholm. Doing it without the authorization of the Swedish Government, they plan to have them move southbound towards the Ark Royal to refuel, and then fly to Oldenburg to refuel, and then finally to London, England until the civil war is over.

[Arvenia]

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The Creation of The Southern Atlantic and Oceanic Treaty Organisation (SAOTO)

It has been reported from sources inside the Brazilian Government that arrangements have been made to create a new intergovernmental military alliance similar to NATO. This organisation has confirmed that this alliance is not meant to rival NATO but instead to focus its efforts on the Southern Hemisphere mainly as a bulwark against Communism spreading into the Asian Islands, Southern Africa as well as keeping South America from potential soviet influence. An invitation to the alliance has been sent to all of South America, Oceania and it has also decided to invite China in order to help contain Japanese Communism as well as potential communist government in South East Asia.

The Brazilian government has also requested that the United Kingdom give observe status to some of the Colonies in Southern Africa in order to protect them from potential Communist take over by a rebel group which has become known as The African Socialist Provisional Government. It has also requested from Portugal permission to station troops inside Portuguese Angola and Mozambique once again to contain the spread of Communism in the area.

It is also said that the Headquarters first meeting will be held in the Brazilian city of Rio Grande do Sul along the Southern Coast of Brazil should those wishing to join the organisation delegates should be sent in order to discuss further the creation of the Southern Atlantic and Oceanic Treaty Organisation.

Official Message of the Portuguese Union

To: United States of Brazil
From: Portuguese Union
Subject: Brazilian Military Presence in Africa
Encryption: Medium to High
Dear President Getúlio Vargas, you have come seeking for my permission to let your troops station in the overseas provinces of my native Portugal. I doubt that, but given your concern over communism and the so-called "Spanish invasion", I have to let your troops enter my territory, as long as they respect my compatriots' territorial integrity. My country is not on anyone's side right now and it might stay this way. Its sovereignty shall not be violated or questioned by any country, regardless of ideology or allegiance.

Atenciosamente, Supreme Leader Óscar Craveiro of Portugal and its Overseas Provinces

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

The Kremlin was buzzing with activity. The General Secretary and Foreign Minister were both discussing international matters, and there were several telegrams sent by neighboring nations that sought aid from the USSR. Even with the crisis in Gibraltar, there was another issue with the Egyptians and the Suez Canal. Vasily Sokolovsky, the Minister of Defense, was closely analyzing the situations transpiring around the world. British intervention in Egypt is a strong possibility, even if a war can be avoided No one wanted a nuclear war, and the USSR managed to maintain the secrecy of their nuclear tests weeks ago, so the Allies may be emboldened by their perception of American dominance in that field. The Suez Canal will also be an issue discussed at the UN meeting, and Sokolovsky believed there was going to be major diplomatic repercussions for whoever is unfortunate enough to "lose" the stand off. It was unlikely that the USSR would intervene in the crisis, although they did seek a peaceful resolution.

The Suez Crisis isn't the only thing bothering Vasily Sokolovsky. The recent bombings in Stockholm and paramilitary activity in the city had the potential of creating yet another smoking gun for a third world war. With over 200,000 troops stationed in Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union had the capability of spreading the revolution to nearby nations, but the cost of the Second World War and the upcoming Comecon made that much more difficult. A civil war is brewing in Sweden, and if the communists can establish themselves as a trustworthy and semi legitimate government, Sokolovsky believed the General Secretary may allow military deployments, although it was way too early to make a decision on it yet.

Next, was the creation of the The Southern Atlantic and Oceanic Treaty Organisation , which was clearly an accomplice to the NATO alliance and meant to isolate the Soviet Union and her allies further. Stalin had recently announced his own alliance proposal to counter the West, which was to be held in Russia. Warsaw, the capital of the Polish People's Republic, was still recovering from the horrors of German occupation, and Stalin believed the city could act as a memorial. A permanent reminder of what a third world war would do to the rest of humanity. In fact, the Soviets believed the damage sustained to Warsaw was so bad that the capital should be relocated to Łodź. Reconstruction efforts have already been underway since the final months of World War Two, with architects using paintings and other forms of documentation to recreate the city from scratch. Warsaw would be symbolic in the struggle for the workers, and also will be the host to a new mutual defense alliance: The Warsaw Pact. By gathering these nations under a single military treaty, the USSR could guarantee the protection of its satellite states

Another issue, although not problematic, was Yugoslavia requesting aid and Romania wanted to receive the Moldovan USSR. Yugoslavia was definitely a country the USSR wanted to keep within the sphere of the Eastern Bloc, and Romania seeking to reunite their lands weren't a major concern either. The Soviet Union could make quick money and move the borders slightly, losing out on barely anything. The western republics acted not much differently than the USBR anyway.

To: Yugoslavia
From: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Dear Comrade,

The USSR looks favourable upon the future of Yugoslavia, as your partisans liberated the nation from Nazi oppression by themselves. We are willing to extend our aid to Yugoslavia, and we agree to engage in military drills and training. May this agreement be the first of many to come.

To: USBR
From: Soviet Union

The Soviet Union will agree to transferring control of the Moldovan SSR to Romania, along with the Odessa Oblast. This agreement can go into quickly, as our troops will be able to provide a stable transfer.

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Stalin was still on the phone with De Klair, the leader of the main socialist movement in Africa. However, it was clear that even with Soviet aid, the organization still needed a better foundation to act to its fullest potential. "A concern I have, comrade, is your base of operations. I believe your organization can work most efficiently when dealing with a single country or region at a time. Besides that, I believe we have an agreement."

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"We are currently focusing on British South Africa, Rhodesia and Belgian Congo currently. We have smaller focuses on the neighbouring regions, but not much influence in North Africa apart from small Betber sabotage groups."

[Lemlar]

"We are currently focusing on British South Africa, Rhodesia and Belgian Congo currently. We have smaller focuses on the neighbouring regions, but not much influence in North Africa apart from small Betber sabotage groups."

The USBR would like to sell arms to the communist members in British South Africa, Rhodesia, and the Belgian Congo. We can sell guns and a domestically produced small troop transport.

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

"We are currently focusing on British South Africa, Rhodesia and Belgian Congo currently. We have smaller focuses on the neighbouring regions, but not much influence in North Africa apart from small Betber sabotage groups."

The USBR would like to sell arms to the communist members in British South Africa, Rhodesia, and the Belgian Congo. We can sell guns and a domestically produced small troop transport.

[I don't know why the USBR just walked into a call between Stalin and De Klair, but alright]

"Hold on, comrade, I've got someone else on the other line."

De Klair switched lines, this time talking to the USBR leader.

"We are very much willing to take arms sales," De Klair began, interested, "But we cannot pay you until after the war, and we cannot fully repay it all until a decade or two afterwards. How many guns are you willing to ship and which models?"

[Agarntrop]

Madrid, Spain
23rd September 1949

Spain had been watching the situation in Sweden very carefully now a practical civil war had ensued. Despite warnings from his advisors, Caballero was resolute that joint military action by socialist powers in favour of the VF had to remain on the table. However, he was first to discuss this with Stalin and see what the potential options were.

CLASSIFIED MESSAGE FROM FRANCISCO LARGO CABALLERO TO JOSEPH STALIN

Dear Chairman,
As you know, there has been a worrying situation developing in Sweden. The state has descended into a civil war. Spain believes that the socialist republics should consider all options available in order to bring Sweden to a stable, socialist government. And by 'all options' I do include all forms of military action. I look forward to hearing from you about this matter.
Yours,
President Francisco Largo Caballero