Leon Trotsky, famous Russian revolutionary, photographed on Batavia, shortly before his naturalization, and changing his name into Lukito Trenggono(1).
13th July 1929
Buyukada, Istanbul-Republic of Turkey
Living his exile from the Soviet Union after Joseph Stalin's takeover, Trotsky had found himself living on Turkey, as the exile that Stalin throws to him is obiviously a mere "Mercy killing" before Stalin actually finds a way to take him out from the picture. But Turkey itself is not a safe place, as dozens and more of the exiled, or refugees of the White Army-and the right-wing allied figures of Russia in the past had also found themselves in Turkey, with Buyukada also ironically being a hotspot for them, as Trotsky is possibly the only one who tilts to the left. Day after day, months after months, it became horrendously unbearable. From mere rocks, into actual drive by attempts, something that continously put Trotsky's live at stakes. He just cant simply rely on the support of his supporters, whose lives at constant stakes protecting someone that its death itself obiviously does not affect anyone at a scale at all, not even its entirety of family will weep for him. Trotsky knew, that he had enemies on every single corner possible, left or right wing-all wanted him death-with the grand twist of irony that the forces of democracy apparently does not want to do so. Not even running back to the internationale would help him, and now, the news of the revolution happening in Indonesia, coupled with the circumstances(2) surrounding it had finally reached his ears. Trotsky knew one things or two about Malaka, and his ambitions, and Trotsky himself knew that Malaka is also a idol of his ideals, and such-might grant him few degrees of safety. However, Trotsky knew that some believed on Stalin, and this might be something he should be wary of.
Trotsky had thoughts on moving into the not-yet independent country, yet such moves were rather a questionable thing for him. Will he be accepted? Will he be kicked out? All variables is speaking equally against each other, and this further puzzles Trotsky. What should he do, and what moves he should take. Furthermore, at this moment, he does not own any contacts in Indonesia, and this only builds up to the annendum of dillema he had right now. Alas. Trotsky does not ave any single ideas, or any support on moving to Indonesia, which is-for now, such move is just a joke that he may not touch upon. As a safe precaution, however, Trotsky lodged a message to the revolutionaries in Indonesia, as a mere throw of the stone to a pond, testing the waters on there.
28 July 1929
Buyukada, Istanbul-Republic of Turkey
Then came a reply from Indonesia. Made, and signed by the leader of the revolutionaries, and the appointed "President" of the yet-to be independent Indonesian Republic, Tan Malaka, Trotsky unexpectedly received answers to his silent questions, and such answers were something Trotsky does not expect at all. Unlike the revolution in Russia, the revolution in Indonesia fared well and in full swing, with the support from the internationale being something that Indonesia relied upon, despite the extra circumstances that Trotsky heard about Malaka's reluctancy on following Moscow, and instead, going to establish his own "Club"(3), a move that Trotsky both admired, yet also feared, as he believed it would spell doom for Malaka and his followers-and Indonesia as a whole. More news regarding the revolution were also included, with a imminent victory looming ahead, and a reassurance that Trotsky will be safe on Indonesia, in a event where he may decide to move in Indonesia. Malaka also gave a suggestion of a "Naturalisation", following Henk Sneevliet's decision not-so-long-time-ago. With those words kept on his mind, Trotsky had to decide about this very decision, as he may believe that he could fare well on the Indonesian revolution(4), and the Indonesian Republic(5), and lend a contribution, as a bittersweet revenge against Joseph Stalin.
With such facts being taken into the uttermost consideration, Trotsky's will to move into Indonesia became more stronger, yet for now, that consideration will just simply stay as a mere consideration, as for now, its too risky to move, and do anything, with the left and the right of Russia and Turkey is still staring at him intently-and the situation on Indonesia isnt sunny as it seems, despite what Malaka had said to him.
The former Stadhuis Building(6) on Batavia, before it was converted into the Presidential Palace.
June 1929
June saw the revolutionary government began to "Prepare" for the whole new world in the future, as many plans were made, including a renaming of various locales, from cities, provinces, to the smallest of buildings that bear Dutch names into Indonesian-or local names, as a act of "Cultural Nationalization"(7) that Malaka had planned. Besides from the future, eventual wealth and land distribution that is looming ahead, groundworks for organizations, from a proposed secret service organization, into a chamber of companies owned by the state(8) were also made, and its conception is projected to be made six month, or one year after the revolution. Most importantly, the usage of local, and Dutch languages is going to be phased out with Indonesian-being the sole national language, alongside with a new currency being in development-in mind, as a attempt on further distancing Indonesia from its colonial-yet also from its imperial past. However, unlike the Russians who actively destroying its past via loot and plunderings-including on how they treated art of their imperial past as something that must be taken away from the pages of history. Finally, a decision were made, as Batavia became the capital of the Republic, with a name replace being made in mind, with Jayakarta(9), Jakarta, or even Kota Fatah(10) being one of the names that flies around the halls of the revolutionary government.
Something that is a oddity, on how the Chinese seemingly subjecting into the Communist thought, with some even being supportive and even gave away their treasury(11) to support Malaka's cause, yet some also fled into Sulawesi, where they will find more fortune there rather than giving up to the new government. Cultural and religious prejudice were something that Malaka had stated to be outlawed(12), and by this, it was a move that the Internationale had looked upon in confusion, as they saw Indonesia instead-actively protecting the right to believe in a god, unlike what Stalin and the Russians had done, particularly on their endeavors on Mongolia.
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(1).Its actually a teaser for things to come. However, i would not rush upon this matter.
(2).Mainly Malaka's anti-Moscow attitude.
(3).More teasers, more teasers!
(4).Actually not a teaser. Spoiler, he arrives on Indonesia after the peace treaty with the British is signed. Yes, the British will handle stuffs from there.
(5).Teasers! No spoilers.
(6).The former Governor's Palace in Batavia.
(7).Yes, Malakaism is something actually akin to National Bolshevism with a Trotskyist flair.
(8).State capitalism galore, Leninism galore. Ergo, what if Lenin lived longer? This timeline will answer that with Malaka as the Leninian figure instead.
(9).Spoiler alert, this one got the cake.
(10).Blame whoever think using Raden Fatah's name is a good idea.
(11).Chinese of the northern section of the city, however. Those who arent the northerners, doesnt.
(12).See point seven, with more plural attitude in mind.