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The 2040s were a decade that saw the finalization of the three Superstates, as well as an end to the chaos of the last two decades.

## Timeline

#### 2040

On the 21st of January with the inclusion of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia into the RSS, Zhukov declared that the USSR had officially been restored; the RSS became the United Soviet Socialist Republics.

Feeling patriotic about the past, the devolved German Government suggests changing their name to Prussia; Emperor Wolfgang enthusiastically accepts. As a result, the country becomes The Anglo-Prussian Empire.

In France, the Americans and Nationalists have marched north and are not stopping. Emperor Wolfgang sends out a message to all European nations, inviting them to form part of the new Empire, founded on European heritage and the individual. Carrington is killed in Lyon during a shell attack.

For 2 months after this Zhukov continued to develop the USSR's military and once again felt confident that the army was ready for more 'revolutionary work' and invaded Kazakhstan. Zhukov also hoped that a quick victory against Kazakhstan would give the USSR more access points to assist the People's Revolutionary Front in China, which had been in a civil war since 2036 fighting the Republicans.

Immediately after Kazakhstan fell Zhukov marched the RR Army into Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. He debated on invading Turkmenistan but believed that the country would inevitably become part of the USSR/GUASS, so an invasion would have been a waste of resources.

After the capitulation of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan by late July, Zhukov declared war on Mongolia while continuing to flood resources to the People's Revolutionary Front in China.

After intense fights, Mongolia capitulated on the 24th of August and was incorporated into the USSR. Immediately, one day after, the USSR declared war on the Republic of China with the USSR's forces nearly talking all of Xinjiang by mid-September.

In November the USSR pushed into Xizang and Qinghai, and with the assistance of PRF partisans captured the Trans Siberian Railway from the Republicans what gave the USSR a major advantage as resources could be transported to the front lines immediately and also granted them clear access to Beijing.

#### 2041

Citing economic woes, the USA withdraws from France, paving way for the Integrationists and Anglo-Prussians to gain momentum. Italy invades Austria, seeing war and trouble as an excuse to create their own Empire that will rival the Anglo-Prussian one, under Caesar Ernesto Mussolini. Crossing the Alps, they fight with the Austrians, propped up by Hungary, Romania and Serbia. Spain, Portugal and Andorra unify as Iberia.

Throughout the year USSR forces continued to push into mainland China and Zhukov increased his support in resources for international communist movements.

By March the states of Xizang and Qinghai fell to the USSR. Aswell as PRF forces began to push south rapidly taking Yancheng and Nanjing.

With multiple victories against the republicans, the USSR could afford to open up a new front and began a large invasion, with new Mongolian recruits, into Inner Mongol.

During the early months of 2041, Viktor Zhukov was in discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (who Zhukov personally despised, seeing him as a traitor to the working people of the world) of a potential invasion of China. Zhukov stated to Kim that with a joint invasion, Liaoning and parts Jilin would be handed to North Korea, an alliance would be established and, at best, the DPRK would receive an offer to join the USSR/GUASS. An agreement did not occur instantly with Zhukov seeing Kim as egotistical in his beliefs and Kim, in return, seeing Zhukov's USSR as a 'weak' state what could collapse any second. Though on the 2nd of July North Korea declared/invaded the Republic of China and officially signed the 'Peace in Asia Pact' with (now) General Secretary Zhukov.

Suddenly on the 28th July it was announced to the USSR and international news that Viktor Zhukov had tragically died in his sleep. This came as a massive shock to people all across the world especially to those in the USSR. Though this was not news to Zhukov's closest friends and medical advisors as for the past 4 years he had suffered from multiple illnesses, somewhat even his doctors could not explain. His death consequently led to a massive increase in morale in communist movements all across the world, with the 'fight for Zhukov's dream' movement re-igniting the Japanese Civil War and causing major offensives on the Chinese front, dealing harsh blows to the republican forces.

It was only decided by the soviets and the politburo, on the 8th of November, who would succeed Zhukov- Mariya Kovaleva

By the end of 2041 nearly 60% of China was occupied by PAA (Peace in Asia Alliance) forces with even some artillery strikes reaching the edges of Beijing.

#### 2042

France surrenders; The Anglo-Prussians occupy the whole country. The Nationalist leaders flee to French Guyana. A provisional agreement ensures that most French Overseas Territories will not join the Empire with France. The Austrian government in Vienna surrender. Caesar Mussolini declares this new nation Nuovo Romia. Premier Bronstein announces he has been diagnosed with dementia – if this worsens, he will resign.

#### 2043

Treaty of Paris – The formal peace Treaty of the French Civil War, as well as its role in laying down the foundations of the new country, renamed Neo-Europe, The Federal Empire of. As well as France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg join as part of Neo-Europe. The Italian Caesar invades North Africa, taking Tunisia immediately. Karl Becker becomes Premier following Adam Bronstein retiring due to his dementia diagnosis.

#### 2044

Switzerland breaks their neutrality and invade Austria, supporting – but not yet joining – Nuovo Romia. This leads to Neo-Europe intervening on the side of Hungary and the others – on condition they join Neo-Europe. They agree. United, they manage to overpower Nuovo Romia and Switzerland. A group of vigilantes capture Mussolini and publicly humiliate him before he is hung.

#### 2045

Treaty of Bern – Italy and Switzerland agree to join, along with most other nations in Europe. Neo-Europe marches further east and takes Poland, Moldova and parts of Ukraine and Belarus. Greater integration is seen along with a unified Federal parliament. Some Italian forces remain in North Africa – Neo-Europe invades but is met with some opposition from locals.

#### 2046

Pan-Arabic Acts – The acts allow for the North African nations to be admitted into the Union, with Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya forming Maghrebia and Egypt becomes Egyptia. Some of the governments strongly disagreed, but fearing a unified Europe, they join, seeing it beneficial for their economies and cultures. The official Constitution is finalized, detailing the Federal and Regional powers and the authority of the Emperor and Premier.

#### 2047

Borders are finalized. Austria and parts of Belgium, Switzerland and Frisia are absorbed by Prussia. Similarly, much of western Poland too becomes part of Prussia, making the east look similar to Imperial Germany before the First World War. For security and to ensure progress, Emperor Wolfgang announces the ‘Anglo-Prussian supremacy,’ stating that for some time these nationalities will be favoured in power and government for stability reasons, lasting several decades.

#### 2048

Isaac Powell becomes the new Premier and the first to be elected in a public vote; he was one of four eligible, counting the incumbent Karl Becker, within the cabinet. He orders some more minor border adjustments. Hong Kong is acquired after it seceded from the economically suffering China over a decade prior. It is set up as a Neo-European Protectorate known as Hong Kong Outpost. For the time being, it is accepted as a self-governing territory that Neo-Europe is permitted to use for trading.

#### 2049

Emperor Wolfgang and Premier Powell met with the Nordican leaders about some possible land exchange. The far west of Maghrebia, roughly equivalent to the historical nation of Morocco, as well as the Azores, Madeira and the Canaries, are ceded to Nordica in exchange for Kaliningrad, renamed Konigsberg and incorporated into the Prussian State.