The August Crisis
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Thank you, I thought it would.
Maybe...Man, I have a feeling western media is going to eat up that letter!
Thanks Archangel, I considered that update pretty...choppy in the quality department to tell you the truth. I guess it was pretty good.Subscribed, ThatOneGuy!
Trouble at Home
The Soviet Union 1991
The Soviet Union 1991
Washington DC, District of Columbia
United States of America
September 19th, 1991
United States of America
September 19th, 1991
George H. W. Bush put on his glasses and read the letter. It had been delivered to him by the Ukrainian's. Apparently it was the last letter written by the now deceased Leonid Kravchuk. As he was reading it chants of "Save Ukraine!" and "Save Ukraine, Just Do It!" echoed from the streets below. Ever since the Russians took Kiev and this letter leaked, well the dung had hit the fan. The Brits and Germans had both pledged their support for Ukraine and began sending them "Lethal Aid". The nations of Poland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Greece were sending "Non-Lethal Aid". To top it all off Yugoslavia is coming apart at the seams and threatening ethnic violence. Bush sighed as the gravity of what was happening began to set in. Just as it seemed Communism was at its end that damned Yanayev had to breath new life into it. Suddenly there was a loud crack outside and Secret Service poured into the room. John Simpson walked in behind them and said "Sir, there has been a complication in the protest. We need you to move away from the windows".
Bush sighed again as he got up from his chair and stood in the center of the room. He turned to Simpson "So John, what happened?" he asked. Simpson responded quickly "Well, we found a gun on one of the protesters. So until he is put away and the protest broken up we need you to keep away from the windows". Bush nodded and heard police sirens outside, they were clashing with the protests like white on black. He sat on one of the two couches as he listened to the police do their work. He heard the word Fascist get thrown around, that meant they were SWAT. Suddenly he heard a dull thunk from outside. He shot up but Simpson put his hand on Bush's shoulder "Sorry sir. We have been forced to deploy tear gas." he said apologetically. Bush sat down on the couch. "Shit." he said under his breath "I can see the headline now 'President suppresses Protests!'. This isn't going to go over well." he said. Simpson looked at the Secret Service agent by the window who gave a nod back. Simpson gave Bush a sly smile "Well Mr. President, the threat is gone, you may return to your desk." he said before evacuating the room soon followed by the rest of the agents.
Bush stood and walked back to his desk and dialed his house phone. Barbara answered after it rang about three times, probably making dinner "Yes George?" she said. "Funny story, I will be working late today dear. If you want to hear it, check the news tomorrow." George chuckled as he said it, hoping it would make him sound cute. She was silent for a time before speaking "Ok, I get it, Presidential stuff." she said. Bush quietly said "Yeah, Ukraine and such." Suddenly he pepped up as he got an idea to make Barbara feel better "Hey, I just had an idea. What if I take you to dinner tomorrow. Anywhere you want." he said. He leaned back, smug in the assumption that Barbara would forgive him. "Ok." she said before hanging up. Bush heard a tinge of sadness in her voice when she said it though that said he would go from one doghouse to the next.
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"Good Morning America I am Charles Gibson and this is Nancy Snyderman, Welcome. Before we speak about Madonna and her latest fashion choice we have a breaking story. As you may know Nancy yesterday over 1,000 people protested to help Ukraine." Gibson said. Nancy nodded "Yeah, I heard about that." she responded. "Well apparently the President did not like that because Bush sent the police to break it up after a gun was found on one of the protesters". Nancy looked shocked "Really? Oh my god! I can't believe it!" Nancy said, covering her mouth. "He used SWAT and Tear Gas to break them up. There were almost 190 arrests made yesterday". Gibson said, looking at the camera.
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Man With Gun Arrested At Protest!
Today a man with a gun was intercepted at yesterdays "United States With Ukraine" rally. When police tried to remove him from the premises they were stopped by the crowd, who rushed to this man's defense. This in turn forced the police to break up the protests. Democrats are bashing this as a suppression of free speech and support of the Russian Invasion. Senator Harkin, a Democrat from Iowa.
This is a example of complacency with the Reds in Moscow...Bush did not have to use Tear Gas in separating the protesters...
Basically that was my plan. I just used the Fox News logo because I couldn't find any others
Red Star Rising
Communism Victorious
Communism Victorious
L'viv, L'viv Oblast
Republic of Ukraine
September 23rd, 1991
Republic of Ukraine
September 23rd, 1991
Commander Sergei Anderkov fell to his knees in sadness as Russian troops continued to push on his position. His men had been fighting for over 36 hours straight and were running low on everything from food to sanity. Just across the street the Russians were encamped and attacking just as ferociously as they had when they began. Sergei's men were part of the last remnants of the Ukrainian Freedom Army, holding out in a futile attempt at independence from almost a century of Soviet oppression. As he stifled back the tears explosions ripped through the line behind him. Men screamed, fires burned, supplies were incinerated. One of his subordinates walked into hte room with the latest report "Sir, the Russians have broken our men on hte far side of town. We also have reports of tanks on their way." he said. He read from a single sheet of paper, probably the last one the Republic had. Sergei sniffled as he rose to his feet, the tears cutting sharp lines on his dusty and wrinkled face. Sergei turned to the man "Go...get out of here while you still can." he said. The man, who was not a day over 20, turned his head to the ground "Why? There is nowhere to go. The Russians have this place locked up tighter than a nun's snatch. I am here until the end sir". he said in a sad tone. He probably had family somewhere that was worrying about him, they wouldn't need to for long.
There was the ripple of gunfire down the line somewhere to the East, deeper into the city. If it was Ukrainian then Sergei admired them for their courage, standing against overwhelming odds. If it was Russian it only saddened him more as it meant that they were closer than Sergei wanted them to be. Sergei turned to the window that overlooked the city, long blown out in the last battle in an independent Ukrainian history. There was another ripple, only this time closer and from the western edge of the city, a mere two city blocks from Sergei. Only this time it was not met with return fire from the Ukrainians. Instead Sergei heard the men began to yell "Pull back!" and "Retreat!" followed by the chilling war cry "Ura!" from the Russian lines. Sergei was frightened now as the same "Ura!" traveled the length of the Russian line. The Ukrainian army could only watch in abject horror as the Russians began their end game. Sergei, defeated and tired from a lifetime of war, could only listen as the last enclave of freedom began to collapse.
It was no more than three minutes later that a grenade exploded downstairs. Men screamed and gunfire ripped through the building as the Russians stormed the HQ. Sergei was on the third floor so he had at least 1 minute before the Russians were beating down his door. Sergei looked at the pistol and made a fateful decision. He checked if it was loaded, it was, then held it near him. As predicted A minute later the door to his office blew off its hinges and a beast of a man tumbled into his office. Sergei fired off the entire clip, felling 5 Russians before bullets ripped into his body. Sergei died a happy man, his last vision before eternal darkness was the burly Russian hunched over a dead one. The scream "No! Brother! Dont Leave Me!" was the last to grace his ears, and it was heaven.
Poor Ukraine. Only a matter of time before the west show up. Or the USSR fall apart due to the Civil War.
China
I wonder what the People's Republic of China are thinking about what is going on to their neighbour to the north.
I wonder what the People's Republic of China are thinking about what is going on to their neighbour to the north.
Mending the Split
Map of the competing Soviet and Chinese Spheres of Influence
Map of the competing Soviet and Chinese Spheres of Influence
Beijing, Beijing Municipality
Peoples Republic of China
September 29th, 1991
Peoples Republic of China
September 29th, 1991
Li Peng smiled when Yanayev talked, he was funnier than Li expected. They had been meeting for almost a week on the phone and for 5 days in person. Yanayev had stated that his goal was "To Mend the Split and Unite the Worker against the Bourgeois" which was fancy speak for his intention to mend the Sino-Soviet Split. "He is well on his way if that is his goal." Li thought to himself. Yanayev whipped his eye before speaking again "In all seriousness though Mr Premier I am prepared to move men from Mongolia and have already pulled funding for the various groups in Xinjiang. All I would like in return is for you to move troops of the same number away from the border. Also I would like " he said with a smile. Li nodded "I think that can be arranged." he said.
Suddenly there was an explosion outside. The guards rushed downstairs while soldiers passed them on their way up to secure both Li and Yanayev. Yanayev and Li both stood and looked around "What happened?" Li said. One of the guards turned to Li "Mr. Premier. A man just detonated a bomb in Tiananmen Square. We have 14 reported injuries, none in critical condition save a 3 year old toddler". "Damn." Li said "It's probably one of those Muslims from out East, maybe a radical student still angry about the protests three years ago. I am so sorry Yanayev." he said bowing to the Soviet President. "No, don't be, I should be the one apologizing for this. They wouldn't be able to get the materials to build such a weapon without our help. Do you think you would need help in investigating? I can have the KGB on the ground in hours, Spetznaz even earlier." Yanayev said. He felt bad for Li, just a little. He had such a massive population and most of it was fighting him actively or just barely not. He had felt the same amount of dissent in the early stages of his Presidency.
Li shook his head "No, they are not needed for the time being. If we do need them than I will ask. For your safety allow for my men to escort you back to your hotel. Do not fear sleeping as you will have a 24-hour guard outside your room." Li said smiling. Yanayev had not been fearful of an attack against him, but Li's over assurance had made him begin to worry. He pushed that out of his mind in favor of sleep as two of the guards motioned for him to exit the room. He did and was followed by at least 10 men, a combination of MSS agents and regular army units. Li sat back into his chair and sighed.
30 minutes later...
"I need a smoke" Li said. The agents who were guarding the room looked at eachother then back at the Premier. He shrugged "Whatever. Do we have any more information on that bombing?" he asked. One of the agents nodded "Yeah. The toddler has been stabilized but lost it's left foot, the United Revolutionary Front of East Turkestan (URFET) has claimed responsibility." he said. Li nodded "Great...just goddamn great. I thought I was finished with them back when they went quiet". He sat in his chair and before he knew it, he was asleep.Tricky Dick Retuns
Richard Nixon (Left) Returns
Richard Nixon (Left) Returns
Washington DC, District of Columbia
United States of America
October 1st, 1991
United States of America
October 1st, 1991
Bush walked down a hall in the White House when James Baker, Secretary of State. Bush was handed a memo written by Thomas Pickering, UN Ambassador. Bush quickly read over it and a few sentences stood out from the rest. Among them was "Soviet and Chinese De-Militarization of Mongolia". "Well...friends don't point guns at friends, so this might signal a change in their relations...maybe. I need more confirmation" he thought to himself. Bush looked back at Baker and played dumb "What's this?" he asked. Baker took the memo back "It's a memo about the Chinese and Soviet Ambassadors to the UN announcing their governments intention to de-militarize the Mongolian border. They also mention something about hte Ussuri River, where they ChiComs and Ruskies fought in the late 60's and early 70's. Anyway I wanted to see what you thought about this?" he asked. Bush had never been to China and therefore was unable to assess what that meant exactly, but there was one man who had.
Bush walked back into the Oval Office and dialed Richard Nixon's house. He was old, late 70's, but he was the first man Bush thought to call about China. The phone rang some before a womans voice picked up "Hello?" she said. Bush recognized it has Pat Nixon "Hey Pat, its me President Bush, I need to speak to Richard." he said. Pat put hte phone down and after a minute to two he heard the scruffy voice of Nixon grate its way into his ears "Hello Mr. President. What happened to China"? Bush smiled as he sat down in his chair "Hello Dick. It's not what has happened, it's what is happening that worries me. The Ruskies and Chinese are pulling troops away from the Ussuri River and Mongolian borders. I think it means Yanayev is smooching up to Li, but I have never been there. You have, what is your take on this?" he asked. He heard Tricky Dick mumble something to himself before responding "Are the Ruskies still invading Ukraine, the Baltics?" he asked. Bush checked some notes before responding " It appears they had subdued the Baltics and Belorussia but have been bogged down in Western Ukraine. All in all though we have reliable information that says they are reducing their numbers in the Ukraine though, rather than increase them." he said. Nixon mumbled some more before responding again "Sir, they are mending the Sino-Soviet Split, at least in my opinion. Why else would the Chinese of all people suddenly move millions of men away from one of their most hated enemies. If they succeed it would breathe new life into the international Communist movement." Nixon said with a twinge of urgency.
Bush bowed his head and began to think, after a time he nodded "Thanks Dick." he said before hanging up the phone. Baker, who had followed him into his office, spoke next "So, what did he think"? Bush itched the back of his head "He thinks they are trying to mend their tensions with the Soviets. If they do a united Moscow-Beijing funding program could jumpstart the Internationale." he said. Baker said "shit" under his breath before checking his watch and rising to his feet "Well sir, I will be at lunch with my wife if you don't need me". Bush waved him away "Go Baker, spend some time with your wife. If Nixon is right it will be the last time you spend with her for a while." he said smiling weakly. Baker chuckled "Well if that is the case then I better go". Bush got back on the phone "Hello Barbra..."
A Second Crisis
Type Luda III Zhuhai
Off the Coast of Fujian Municipality
Peoples Republic of China
October 5th, 1991
Peoples Republic of China
October 5th, 1991
Kuo Xin looked over the side of his small cruiser. It was little more than a souped up Fishing trawler, just about as fast as one that was for sure. He had been a sailor for the Peoples Liberation Army Navy (why they did not just call it something simpler like the Peoples Liberation escaped Kuo) for almost 30 years. He had been on this rusty bag of bolts since the late 80's, when it was commissioned. Now he was it's captain and was sent to the most hotly contested piece of water on the planet, the South China Sea, for a routine patrol. He was within sight of the illegal Republic of China who had been occupying the Chinese island of Taiwan for almost 50 years...almost. It had the protection of one of the worlds "greatest" power, the United States of America. He put it in quotes because it was not to be the greatest for long, as the Chinese dragon was awakening after centuries of slumber. Since 1978 the Chinese economy had shifted to a neutral stance, allowing cheap labor to be used by investors and not the state. This was leading to an unimaginable amount of growth as once expensive items could be made for pennies on the dollar with forced labor. He sighed as he straightened from his hunched position "Yes, soon the PLA, with help from the PLN of course, would liberate the masses of Taiwan...someday." he thought to himself.
Suddenly the klaxon began to klang,startling Kuo and calling him to the Bridge. He burst past the scrambling men as they ran to their battlestations, not a good sign. As he entered the room he was immediately beset upon by his first mate Li Kwon. He bowed before speaking "Captain, we have an unidentified ship approaching our position. We have attempted contact over three times and they have ignored us. It is not one of ours, that much is certain." Kwon said. Kuo took of his cap and went to the radar and saw a little blip...thing coming toward them. He had roughly 3 minutes before this ship would be within firing range. He had to make a decision now. In his panic his mind jumped on the most drastic decision "I know history will see me as a savior." he thought. He looked at his First Mate with a serious tone "You may fire at will." he said. Kuo hoped he had not just doomed his country to war.
There was a short pause before the distinct swoosh of the anti-ship missiles launching. He listened as they streaked across the sky and toward their targets. A minute later he heard his radar man say "Target has been hit, ten hits". Kuo only nodded "Good. Let's pull up near the wreckage, see if we can save any survivors". Within three minutes they were at the site, and they saw the ship was still in the process of sinking. They had finally got a good look at the mysterious ship, and saw that it was one they did not recognize. They watched the ship sink below the waves and found only one life boat. When they retrieved Kuo went down to greet their new guests and his heart sank, they were not Asian. He went up to the apparent leader and introduced him "I am Kuo Xin of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy, who are you"? He almost fainted at the reply "I am James Smith of the US Navy..."