2030s

The **2030s** were a decade that saw greater instability, especially across Europe, including the start of several wars as well as the collapse of more nations. It saw the United States lose its status as a global superpower.

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## Timeline

#### 2030

Wolfgang Von Stuttgart moves to Berlin, and forms The Optimatium Party.

Germany imposes martial law to deal with the economic turmoil. Anarchists and Communists alike rebel against the military intervention. As a result, Stuttgart becomes vocal and encourages others to join him in his mission.

British Prime Minister Rees-Mogg confirms an election will occur next year, and that he will seek election.

Nigel Johnson, leader of the British Democrats, a party contesting in the election, signs a private agreement with General Arthur Carrington, a senior military officer, that he will appoint Carrington as the Deputy Prime Minister if he is elected.

#### 2031

A Nationalist British Government is elected, with Nigel johnson at the helm. Britain becomes increasingly isolationist. Thousands of foreign nationals are deported. Johnson does not appoint Carrington as his Deputy, causing him to privately plot his own revenge.

#### 2032

Stuttgart returns to the UK for a short time when he escapes from his attempted arrest in Germany. He forms the British faction of the party before returning to Germany in a disguise.

#### 2033

Stuttgart stages a coup to get rid of the military generals in power of Germany, supported by the people. He appoints himself **Herr President of Germany**. An election is held, with massive support for Stuttgart as he begins to improve the economic situation. This includes more trade with the UK, free movement etc.

#### 2034

An **Act of Union** is signed and Stuttgart becomes leader of Britain too in a peaceful transfer of power. He appoints Britain's Prime Ministerm Nigel Johnson, as provisional governor of Britain. The British Royal Family are allowed to keep their residences and titles as Dukes, Princes etc but they are no longer formal monarchs. Stuttgart therefore now becomes President of Anglo-Germany. London Becomes the capital city.

#### 2035

General Carrington attempts a coup from London. A well renowned General, he was met with some support but many trusted Wolfgang at this point. He was quickly driven out of the city then fled to France.

### 2036

The French Civil War begins when the President requests to join Anglo-Germany. He is immediately met with opposition. Two major sides – Nationalists (wishing France remained independent) and Integrationists (wanting France to join for economic and cultural benefits). General Carrington assists the Nationalists.

#### 2037

The Czech Republic and Slovakia mutually agree to reunify as Czechoslovakia, citing economic troubles. After a large debate, Anglo-Germany decides to allow France to eventually join the Union. They invade Normandy to assist the Integrationists from there. The Nationalists hold much of the South, from Bordeaux to Marseilles.

#### 2038

The USA, fearing a fully integrated Europe, sends some reinforcements to the Nationalists in the South. Some direct skirmishes between the Anglo-Germans and the Americans – The US President reportedly stated ‘The Special Relationship is finished.’

#### 2039

The Imperial Act is signed, forming the Union into the Anglo-German Empire, with Wolfgang Von Stuttgart as Emperor. This increases his powers, with a constitutional right to veto any proposal from Parliament. Most people welcome the move – they believe a strong leader is necessary in this difficult time. In order to strengthen the Empire as a country, a head of government, known as a Premier is created. Wolfgang appoints his long-time ally Adam Bronstein in the role.

The 'Bloody Struggle' continues into 2039 as more uprisings occur all across Russia. Many people are in the streets and are energised for a revolution that we make a government 'for the people, by the people'. Viktor Zhukov emerges as a prominent figure of the movement in Russia, delivering a fiery speech in front of masses of people outside the Moscow train station on March the 2nd. Zhukov discusses his ideas and dreams, and advocates a return to the glory of 1917. This speech leads to discussions throughout Russia reevaluating the legacy of Lenin and socialism at large. As a result, more people identify as Communists and supporters of Zhukov and his 'Workers Party'.

With the Tsarist Uprising causing the military to be in the east, Zhukov sees his chance to seize power and overthrow the Russian Government. On the 8th March, following his call to arms, people throughout Western Russia raid military bases and declare a rebellion against the Russian Government. The Government ignores the  'false coup', with the defeat of the 'Tsarists' they believe, with the army, they'll be back in Moscow in a number of days, though immediately on the 9th of March they panic, accepting Zhukov and his 'Workers party' have taken control of the Kremlin, executing government officials and suspected Tsarist/Federation supporters. The Tsarists travel by train to prevent further casualties, but Zhukov prepares defenses all across Western Russia, especially in Moscow, known as the 'People's Impenetrable Wall'. Protesters soon destory the destined train station. The government's train is derailed in Kazan as it 'collides with the People's Impenetrable Wall' on the 10th. Most senior members of the Government were killed in the crash, including its leader Sergey Lavrov. As a result, the Russian government collapses with no leadership, cementing Socialism in the west.

Following this, Zhukov advances the movement with propaganda and the military join 'The People's Revolution'. By April 4, Zhukov declared the Russian Socialist State had been born.

From Apri; to September, RSS' military underwent huge development, as Zhukov desired to assist fellow communists in the ongoing revolutions in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. By August Zhukov felt confident that the Revolutionary Army of Russia was prepared and strong enough for warfare and subsequently invaded Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, in what became known as the **Liberation War of the Caucasus**. All 3 nations capitulated in November and officially joined the Russian Socialist State.

Throughout 2039 and onwards Zhukov pushed an intense anti-capitalist view in his foreign policy, cutting off ties with any non-communist nation. He also constantly encouraged revolutionary activity on the RSS/USSR borders affecting multiple nations.