Third Great War and the Events Preceding Wiki

A character sheet consisting of most of the Major players in the story of 2056

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* Maja Kaminska
* The Battle of Bremen
* Jorge Alvarez
* Felicyta Janowicz
* Jaime Valdez
* Johnathan Kirby

# **"2056" A Story Created by Howard Liang**

## **Introduction**

The year is 2052. Conflict, war, and tragedy have rent the heavens and shattered even the earth. During an era of unprecedented ideological conflict, no nation can claim isolation from the Third "Great" War that affects not only the great nations of the world, but also the humble farmer that toils the razed field.

In Poland, an upstart Queen leads her people across treacherous mountains and stormy seas, guiding her people to safety in shores far away. In Flanders, where grass is all too familiar with the boots of soldiers and rattling of tanks, vast armies gather and scorch even the ashes of their wake. Across the seas in the "Bastion of Democracy," convoys and warships dot every inch of coastline, bows bent towards liberation of the Old World once again. Even in the deserts of Libya and the mountain passes of Greece, soldiers once again hone their warlike spirits of antiquity in a world much forgotten about their merit. A "Grand Coalition of Nations" versus another self declared "Democratic Council of Freedom," the armies of Autocrats pitted against armies of democratically elected councilmen.

And yet, the events of "2056" stretch back further than simply the year itself. From the shores of the Caribbean to the most inhospitable lands of the Central Asian steppes, even individual people play their role in this drama of history. A Polish queen ate pancakes in a quiet cabin in the mountains-a High General of the United Nations dons bow ties and flowers. There is one who toppled "The Great Warlords of the Pacific"- who knew nothing more than to fish in a quiet lake in Bohemia. How about the wealthiest man in the world? He used to sell pineapples in a dilapidated shack by the sea.

The tale of the Third Great War is more than just the tale of grand battles, political events, and ideological conflicts that shape the entire course of nations and history of man - its also the tales of ice cream with friends on a cool summer night, a cup of brandy over a brilliant sunset, hot chocolate by the fireplace alongside one's cherished family-children, grandparents, fathers, mothers and siblings.

## The Russian Revolution Arc

   "2056" is divided into distinct arcs, and each focus on either one or two main characters. Although the arcs are usually about major events in the world, extensive focus is also given to the individual lives of the main characters, going as far back as childhood. One Arc is the "Russian Revolution " which overall takes place the earliest, starting at around 2032. This arc focuses on Henry Dong's conquest of Russia, under "The Democratic Party." In Henry's role, he starts a grassroots political movement alongside companions (Svaski Kunetsov, Iosif Straffnov, Ivan Kopnitz, Kasper Zhukovy) he met at a local tavern, calling for an end to Authoritarian rule under Putin. Eventually, Putin's death in 2031 would cause a power vacuum and consequently a brief civil war, in which Henry's party gains control of Russia and begin to pave their future forward, under blessings from the population. This arc eyes the development of Henry's party, and how their faction in particular was able to triumph over the several factions present in the Russian Civil War. There is a more significant focus on Henry Dong as an invidual as opposed to these other companions, however the arc extends to the Third Great War with Svaski Kunetsov's rebellious Cossack state.

## The Caribbean and Pacific Arc

The next Arc is the Caribbean and Pacific Arc, which although starts the earliest at 2028 with Jorge Alvarez's "El Viaje Del Hombre Pina," in which concerns his travels around Latin America during his exile from Cuba, continues onwards until up to 2042, shifting main characters to Anicka Konvicka and the development of the famed "Second Age of Piracy" in the Pacific. In Jorge's story, his travels across Latin America leads to the creation of "The West Caribbean Trading Company," encompassing the entirety of Latin America with famed "Treasure Ports" that create the world's largest export economy. This development transitions into the "Second Age of Piracy, of which is started with the takeover of the Galapagos Islands by Duncan Heyward, leading to the "Era of Pacific Warlords" which continues into even 2052. The arc consists of major political confrontations between the Company and the Pirates of the Pacific, in most notably the Indonesia Coup, and illustrates extensive factional conflicts between the Pirates of the Pacific themselves. Naturally, the Arc also highlights the life of Jorge Alvarez's during his establishment of the West Caribbean Company, along with Anicka Konvicka's journey around the Pacific.

## The ALPINE Arc

The next important arc would be that of ALPINE, which is an independent organization of Military and Scientific affairs in Switzerland started by Jeremiah Jones, creating technology and advancements far beyond that of even major governments, bordering the threshold in which some would consider "out of science fiction." Recruiting not only top level scientists across the world, the organization is responsible for extensive espionage operations and always play a sleight of hand in major world events. Major characters include Christopher Erbs and Mercy Lynn (also known as Agent K), who are both operatives. The arc concerns itself with the history of ALPINE, its creation and internal conflicts, as well as the espionage operations performed by Mercy Lynn and Christopher Erbs, along with Lynn's personal life. Some important events include Broken Arrow, which occurred as a result of infiltration from within the ranks of ALPINE, and Agent K's subsequent pursuit of the perpetrators around the world. Focus is also given to characters such as Jeremiah Jones and Isaac Perez, who have their own operations abroad including but no limited to Mexico, Tanzania, and later on, Rhodesia.

## The Monarchies of Eastern Europe Arc

The Monarchies of Eastern Europe Arc primarily takes place in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary. The arc deals with the internal affairs of those countries, along with the personal lives of those monarchs, led by a family of the "Janowiczes," four siblings who grew up together in the Carpathian Mountains. Sebastyen Janowicz, father of Visegrad, raised and groomed his adopted children and Felicyta Janowicz to be capable politicians and diplomats, well versed in history and political theory.
However, the arc focuses primarily on Felicyta, who although complied with his father's demands, didn't suffer a problem of autonomy persay but of having no reason to combat her father's choices, stemming from a form of apathy. Rozsi and Zsofia Szocs would grow up to be the twin monarchs of Hungary, Felicyta to be that of Poland, and Kvetka Svoboda for Czechoslovakia. Technically starting in 2036, upon Felicyta's entry into The Jagiellonian University, this arc continues into even the Third Great War, of which primarily focuses on the war efforts of these three countries. However, it also focuses on the political involvement of the Eastern European monarchies on the diplomacy during the Era of Tension, in their interactions between major world players like Russia and Greece, alongside a personal look into the life of Felicyta Janowicz's time in college, amongst her mysterious visions which have guided her to make choices sacrificing her own well being for the well being of the people she rules. Atlhough less extensively, the Twin Monarchs Rozsi and Zsofia are also mentioned, with the life of Kvetka Svoboda also.

## The Third Great War

The very last and culmination of all arcs is the Third Great War, which takes place from 2052-2056, though has had its roots in events as early as 2045. Consisting of the Democratic Council of Freedom started by Henry Dong's Russia, and the Coalition of Nations under initiated by Johnathan Kirby's Australia. On the Democratic Council of Freedom, nations include the Reformed German Democracy, Democratic Russia, Spain, and the African Union (which is a loose confederation of a majority of Africa). On the side of the Coalition of Nations, is primarily the United Kingdom, Confederation of Yugoslavia, France, the United State of America, the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth, Austria-Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Flanders, Wallonia, The Hellenic Kingdom of Greece, Free Libya, Monarchist Germany, Rhodesia, along with many other nations in the world who pledge volunteers to the United Nations, without outright participating in the war. This arc will focus on the course of the war, from the German Invasion of Flanders to the eventual Coalition of Nations invasion of Russia. The war will follow many previous characters from other arcs, in their minor or major involvements in the war, but with a primary focus on famous generals such as Maja Kaminska, Field Marshall L'Hirondelle, Field Marshall Klaus Donner, Hans Streikner, and many others. Some stories may follow individual soldiers from each side of the war, sharing their struggles and considerations throughout his hotbed of death and destruction. Occasionally, interactions between important world leaders and diplomacy are also present, stressing the insight of political discourse and international relations.

As opposed to other arcs, this arc in particular is less focused on individual characters and their lives, but more so builds the climax for many other characters such as Felicyta Janowicz and Henry Dong (amongst many others), putting an end to their stories. Many characters may meet their end, and many more may live on, however their lives are surely changed for better for worst. Some continue to live as regular people, their once all important lives being reduced to nothing but a daily monotomy of work and chores-however they might still find fulfillment in familial relationships and otherwise. Others may continue to live recklessly, living a life full of excitement and adventure, but will never know the peace of settling down and knowing peace with the world around them.

Whatever the case is, happiness is the universal goal of every individual that has lived through these times, and however they may choose to achieve them, shall be left to their own wills. And so, while the end of the Third Great War may mark the end of the story as a whole, the story never truly ends for those that still share the memory of things still yet to pass, and the memories of things long silent.

# Important articles

## The Pacific and Caribbean Arc, 2034 to 2042 Effectively

    Stories not only relating to the establishment of the West Caribbean Company by Jorge Alvarez in Latin America, but also of the rise of the Pacific Warlords and the subsequent colonization of the entire Pacific Islands by these independent factions, stretching from the Galapagos Islands to Indonesia, embroiled in constant warfare but also providing a new way of life for millions around the world. This arc also focuses on the journeys of Anicka Konvicka, who travels the Pacific in search of her long lost father.

## The Eastern European Monarchies Arc, 2038 to 2052 Effectively

Stories relating to the personal lives of the four children Sebastyen Janowicz, in their journey from their idyllic home in the Carpathian Mountains to being Monarchs of Czechia, Hungary, and Poland, playing a major role in world poetics and consequently the Third Great War. Also follows closely the University life of Felicyta Janowicz, who struggles with the dilemma of her apathy and her obligation to serve her country's people.
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## The ALPINE Arc, 2030 to 2046 Effectively

Stories relating to the operations of ALPINE all around the world, during the Broken Arrow Conflict and further. Consists of many international adventures and conflicts, and contains a focus on the life of Mercy Lynn, playing out similarly to a spy plot. ALPINE, which is fundamentally an advanced research center, still plays a sleight hand in the affairs of countries around the world

## The Third Great War Arc, 2052 to 2056 Effectively

Stories from the Third Great War contains a series of vignettes from individual soldiers, politicians, and previous characters. "The Third Great War" is the simple name for the main story of this arc. There is a wide mix of important characters from previous arc, and is fundamentally a climax to the entire story, of personal lives and worldwide events.

## Characters of 2056

An organized list to easily access information for the large amount of characters in the Third Great War, consists of characters from all arcs.

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## Important Events

An easy way to navigate the many important events of the years 2024-2056, whether relating to civil wars and military conflicts or political changes and ideological events such as the Cultural Revolution of 2042. A Good place to start with the timeline, when trying to understand the entire context of the story.

## Timeline

A good place to start as a whole if there is nothing known about the story-provides a comprehensive list of every notable event and occurrence across a linear scale throughout all of the major arcs, all the way through to 2052. A separate timeline for the actual war of 2052 can be found in the future.