Skallagrim

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The greatest collapse of the greatest Empire humanity has ever known indeed.
That the "greatest Empire" is -- more or less by definition -- also the worst Empire, and that its fall is invariably a form of civilisational collapse, allows us to discern an underlying law of history... and of the mechanics of imperialism.
 
That the "greatest Empire" is -- more or less by definition -- also the worst Empire, and that its fall is invariably a form of civilisational collapse, allows us to discern an underlying law of history... and of the mechanics of imperialism.
Was talking in terms of size when talking about Drakia being the greatest empire in history.
 
They weren't on the receiving end of any warm feelings anyway, so it's even sensible -- in a way -- to side with the "new boss" who can guarantee a secure position in the social hierarchy. And from the Drakian perspective, it's an effective strategy to indulge this, because it results in a loyal population: the Roma know that if the Drakian regime collapses, they'll be genocided for collaborating.
Sadly, you are right.
 
The fighting is finally over, and everyone lost. America and Japan are both exhausted, Russia is a hollow shell, the Rexists barely survived their crusade against Geoism, and Drakia and its ilk are stronger than ever. At this point, I can't really see things ending well for anyone. If/when Drakia collapses, it'll leave behind a shitshow the likes of which the world has never seen.
 
Drakia has won territories (Arabia and Anatolia), as well as the Russian client. Which is good as it brings even more manpower and resources to the Societists.

But it has also gained a large land border with Indian Persia (and with the Draka at the gates, I suspect that Persians will become VERY loyal to their new Indian overlords), plus the Persian Gulf coast which directly faces Persia. As well as a quagmire in Turkey and Arabia. Especially Turkey, which had prepared this war (including the guerilla) for decades.
Moreover, North Africa was hit hard by the Rexist air strikes. Rhomania and Britain would be even worse off.

In the next war against Pan-Europe, the Societists might win (through sheer numbers and industrial weight, combining Drakia, Rhomania and Russia), but it would be a total pyrrhic victory, with Europe becoming a giant quagmire (dozens of Vietnams), and dozens of millions of losses in the process, and North Africa and Rhomania getting bombed to hell again.
And the Indians would likely use the occasion to invade Drakian Asia.

The Drakan victory isn't as good as it looks.

And speaking of Britain... well, the British have gained nothing from this war. Nothing, except the death of hundreds of thousands of conscripts deployed to the Russian (and then Irish) front as well as England getting bombed.
The British population now knows first hand that the next war, a Societist Britain will be sandwiched between Pan-Europe, France and Ireland (with US bases). In other words, a Societist Britain is guaranteed to get bombed and blockaded even worse next round... and can hope for little gain.

So, the Societist government in Britain should be very shaky now...
 
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Honestly it's still a better outcome then the original Draka books. India is shaping up to be able to oppose the snake, Europe hasn't been conquered yet, India/Japan is gonna at least be able to oppose the Draka. Japan is going to have a fun time trying digest all of East Asia. The Americans are going to realize that they'll need to reform there military and finally put an end to that central america problem(probably via a lot of forced migrations, I just cant see them going with the mass murder crap).
 
Wow, what a shitshow. For the US it was like the Pacific theater of WWII and the Vietnam War all rolled up into one ugly shit sundae.

I think the Drakians and India were the only ones who really won.
 
Well, I would have liked more detail for Turkey, but reading that they gave Drakia and Rhomania a hard time and will continue to give them a hard time because occupying such a hostile territory is inadvisable for anyone, alleviates that pain a little.

Though I don't see anything good in the future for Turkish people... Even after Drakia, if such a thing will happen.
 
So I am thinking that many experts in all fields will be meeting to decide the next long range plans and future war plans. They will realize that the low and easy hanging fruit is gone and any future war will require the resources of a continent. Some countries will be occupied trying to repair the damage and keep the population controlled. Others will be looking for allies or possible researching better weapons and technologies. Others will be organizing the populations both socially and economically for a long distance and lengthy war. A Marathon not a Sprint.
 
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