Escalation: When Diplomacy Fails - 1958

[TristanLuigi]

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As Soviet forces broke into Berlin and the Western Allies crossed the Elbe, it became clear to the world that the horrors of fascism were soon to come to an end, and the sounds of gunfire came to an eerie silence. But the peace would not last. The United States and the Soviet Union emerged as global superpowers, but the former allies betrayed each other practically the moment national socialist Germany was slain. Disagreements over economy, government structure, and most importantly, influence, would soon tear the world apart. But the risks are far greater than the world has ever seen, with nuclear weaponry threatening the very existence of civilization. Will the Soviet Union and United States overcome their differences and utilize the United Nations to achieve world piece? Will the red scourge be torn from the earth, or the goal of world revolution be achieved? Will a new power - perhaps a revitalized China or Japan, a resurgent British or French Empire, or maybe a union in Europe - take the crown? Or will human civilization be blasted off the earth...?

The World

1958

One year per day, except in crises or major wars.

Last updated 1949.

The United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization established after WWII as a method of avoiding another conflict of that magnitude. In this somewhat literal world stage, nations can resolve their differences through peace rather than war, with resolutions being voted on by all nations. However, they are subject to veto by the five Security Council members: the United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, France, and China (currently represented by the ROC); additionally, a rotating set of temporary members of the Security Council are included in debates. Currently, these are represented by Ecuador, Cuba, India, Norway, Yugoslavia, and Egypt.

Ongoing: The Korean War
1. Acknowledge that the invasion is an aggressive breach of peace by North Korea;
2. Demand that North Korea immediately cease aggressive actions;
3. And authorize a UN force, led by the United States, to oppose North Korea.

There are no previous resolutions.

Factions

Last updated 1949.

DEFCON 3

DEFCON (defense condition) represents the level of tension among factions. DEFCON 5: At ease - there is no immediate cause for concern. DEFCON 4: Trouble is brewing - heightened security measures. DEFCON 3: The spark is lit - the use of military force may be necessary. DEFCON 2: The war is turning hot - this is the next step to nuclear war. DEFCON 1: Launch the missiles - nuclear war is imminent.

NATO Leader: * United States Members: * Belgium * Canada * Denmark * France * Iceland * Italy * Luxemburg * Netherlands * Norway * Portugal * United Kingdom

WarPac Leader: * Soviet Union Members: * Poland * East Germany * Czechoslovakia * Hungary * Bulgaria * Romania * Albania * Mongolia * China

Players
I'm restricting the big 5 (US, USSR, China, UK, France) to experienced RPers, but otherwise you can choose any nation.

• Gojira: United States
• Nonnel: Soviet Union
• Zoltan: Communist China
• Swat 3: United Kingdom
• Decepticon: Japan
• Juncoph: West Germany
• Rabbot32: East Germany
• Kringleberg: Yugoslavia
• Agent Legit 22: Poland
• beachbum: Francoist Spain
• mattsos: Hellenic Kingdom
• Maxwell: Mongolia

Rules
1. No powergaming (my army moves so fast yours can't even react!), omniscience (I know the Vietnam War will happen soon, so I shut down college campuses), metagaming (person B told me over Steam that person A is going to do X, so I'm going to preemptively counter it!), etc.
2. Don't be a richard and don't be unreasonably ahistorical. If you break from history, that's fine, but it should be a reasonable chain of events. The US softening its position with the USSR is fine. The US suddenly turning communist is not.
3. Alliances, embargoes, trade relations, etc. may be formed between nations.
4. Selling of land (ex. Alaska Purchase) is allowed, but nothing ridiculous (don't break rule 1 by selling someone your entire country and then quitting).
5. If you're going to quit, say so. If you're going into stasis, I'll control your country until you return.
6. In war, players will preferably commit their own plans and then wait for their opponent to make their move, from which OP will make the appropriate simulations.
7. If you're going to talk with another country, please do it here. I'd rather not have you scheme in private and then get mad when it doesn't work out.
8. If you're unsure about something, just ask! OP will be glad to clear things up or help provide some context for where to take your nation
9. You cannot RP for nations you do not control.
10. Amendments to the rules is possible. It's been awhile since I've run a RP so expect some additions.
11. Use of nuclear weapons is subject to OP review. Global thermonuclear war WILL end the RP.
12. I will occasionally ask for a response to an event outright (in other words, I will be taking an active role in how events play out). Please respond when I do so.
Good luck and have fun!

(Rules have been blatantly stolen adapted from Jairo's.)

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Events of 1949

Events with an asterisk and colored nation name require immediate action.

Peace in the Subcontinent, For Now
The United Nations has taken action in the Indo-Pakistani War, declaring a ceasefire and dividing the Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Only time will tell if this stalemate will last...
End of the Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union has finally lifted the Berlin Blockade after almost a year, allowing supplies into West Berlin; previously, West Berlin was supplied by the Allies via the Berlin Airlift. This tactic appears to have worked, and the Soviet Union has given in.
Germany Divided
After years of occupation, the Western Allies - the United States, the United Kingdom, and France - have allowed their occupation zones to form an independent government, the Federal Republic of Germany, more commonly known as the FRG or simply as West Germany. Separately, the Soviet Union has established the German Democratic Republic (GDR) or East Germany.
The Red Scare* (United States)
Celebrities including Helen Keller, Dorothy Parker, Danny Kaye, Fredric March, John Garfield, Paul Muni and Edward G. Robinson have been named in an FBI report as members of the Communist Party, fueling the "Red Scare," perpetrated in large part by Joseph McCarthy. This state of panic can only harm the United States, and a response is necessary:
A) Pursue these insurgents and attempt to suppress the Communist Party!
B) Ignore this fear-mongering - our rights are more important.
The North Atlantic Treaty
This treaty, signed in Washington, DC, establishes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Signed by several nations in Western Europe and led by the United States, it is a military alliance designed to protect against a perceived communist threat.
First Lightning
The Soviet Union has tested its first nuclear weapon - RDS-1, nicknamed First Lightning by the Soviets and Joe-1 by the Americans - far earlier than American officials anticipated. The United States expected to retain a monopoly on the bomb, but clearly they have misjudged drastically. An investigation into possible espionage activity is ongoing.
The PRC
As the Chinese Civil War develops, the cards are clearly falling in one side's favor - the communists. The People's Republic of China has been proclaimed, and was promptly recognized by the Soviet Union and later Burma and India. The United States still recognizes the ROC as the legitimate represented of China, though they have retreated to the sole island of Taiwan.
Peace in Greece
After three long years of horrific fighting, the Greek Civil War has drawn to a close. The Kingdom of Greece, supported by the US and UK, has defeated the communist rebellion (which the Soviet Union failed to support, although several Balkan states did).
Indonesian Independence
The Queen of the Netherlands has given up on regaining control of Indonesia and has officially granted them independence. This may serve as one of a long line of decolonization movements.

[Rabbot32]

Never tried something like this before, always wanted to. Sign me up to be a New Soviet Man, but can I get a run-down of how things work?

[TristanLuigi]

Never tried something like this before, always wanted to. Sign me up to be a New Soviet Man, but can I get a run-down of how things work?

Given that this is your first time, I don't think playing as the Soviet Union is a good idea, and I think it would be best if a more experienced player were to control them. Basically, though, you choose a country and then roleplay as their government, taking actions accordingly. As explained in another thread, you are in essence the captain of the ship of state - but you are not the ship itself, and you are still subject to civil unrest, riots, revolutions, elections, coups, and the like, and if you're not playing a totalitarian state you cannot simply command individuals or corporations.

[Rabbot32]

Ah, I understand. Is Germany split into two as the last one I (attempted) to play? I'd prefer to play totalitarian, and I'm fine if I don't get to be the biggest bastard on the bus.

[TristanLuigi]

Ah, I understand. Is Germany split into two as the last one I (attempted) to play? I'd prefer to play totalitarian, and I'm fine if I don't get to be the biggest bastard on the bus.

Ah, so you're choosing East Germany, then?

[Decepticon]

i'll take up the japs please

[Rabbot32]

Ah, so you're choosing East Germany, then?

Yessir.

[Zoltan]

communist china please

[beachbum111111]

Spain pl0x

[Agent Legit 22]

UK pl0x

[Juncoph]

west side meine neger

[TristanLuigi]

UK pl0x

I'm restricting the big 5 (US, USSR, China, UK, France) to experienced RPers, but otherwise you can choose any nation.

[Nonnel]

USSR

[Agent Legit 22]

fine poland