Chapter 84
The Cold War I
First strike
1940
4 years it had been 4 years since the end of the 2nd world war the world had slowly rebuilt and things would have returned to normal if it were not for the fact the United States and the Spartan Empire were ready to destroy the other.
Sparta acted as she always as it was business as usual, advancing their civilisation in all forms while trading with the outside world making a fortune, they also had a new weapon of war called a Helicopter it was classed as the Hermes Assault Chopper MRK I or the Soteria Class Transport MRK I.
They became very useful in Border patrols and Quick troop Deployment, and across the SRU and the Spartan protectorates things were running smoothly their nations were prosperous their provinces were secure and internal trade ran smoothly.
In England the British People's love for there King was still riding high and the Young Princess Elisabeth was courting the Young Philip Ptolemy-Mountbatten born to the Ptolemy's of Amphipolis Greece.
Sent to England at a young age to stay with Lord Mountbatten as his Father didn't believe he was worthy of Honouring his House or the Empire by Enlisting in the Spartan Military Kassandra had approved it after having a quick talk with Phillip alone.
The British Parliament and many in Court didn't support the match and tried to convince both the King and Princess to find a more suitable and British match, the King however informed them that he would support his Daughter in whatever choice she made and Elizabeth well she seemed to have her Great Grandmother's stubbornness in her.
Far to the west the United States Government was causing problems they ran multiple propaganda campaigns against Tyrants and Absolute Monarchy's, this was causing political tension with its Neighbours to the North and south with the Absolute Monarchy of the Mexican Empire and the British Territory of Canada to the north.
And while Britain was a constitutional Monarchy a new law had been passed in Parliament after the reorganisation of the British Empire it now had the King or Queen take a more Active Role in the Governance of there land.
Peter and Paul Fortress
St Petersburg Russia
Russian Empire
May 12th 1940
Kassandra and Anastasia had heard of this Campaign and normally would give the matter a look however both of them had more pressing concerns as today Kassandra and her family along with the Royal Family's of the other SRU nations were here with honour Guards.
2 months ago, Russian Agents had discovered the final resting Place of the Tsarina's Family once it was confirmed Anastasia ordered a regiment of Royal Guards to be dispatched to protect the sight until they could be removed safely.
Now it was the official Burial of the Royals the Media had been given basic access to the Funeral they could film the procession and that was it afterwards only the Royals would be allowed into the church.
Later that evening Anastasia stood before her families graves alone only the sound of her tears hitting the stone floor could be heard. "Your family would be very proud of you Anastasia." Came a voice from behind her it was Kassandra giving her a sad smile as she walked up to her.
"I have just returned from Mount Olympus after being requested by Zeus, I have some good news for you your family have been granted a place in Elysium." Anastasia head turned to her in shock she knew Kassandra and her Family were Goddesses and had been alive for centuries, but to here the King of Mount Olympus grant her family a place in the Greek afterlife set aside for hero's made her hug Kassandra as tight as possible.
"I have one more gift for you Anastasia, the Gods have granted you 20 mins with your family you will be able to touch and hold them for that time." With that Kassandra turned and walked away leaving the Russian Tsarina standing there completely shocked. "Kassandra wait when is this meant to happen."
"My beautiful Daughter." Came a voice she had not hear for years from behind here, turning she saw her entire Family who had been snatched from her by the Reds all those years ago. "We are so proud of you my angel you have restored Mother Russia and our family."
Anastasia heard the door open again to see Kassandra walk in with her son Alexander, oh yes that's right the Tsarina had married a Russian Noble during her Rule over the Imperial remnant and was blessed with a son her son had been born in 1921 and was Heir to the throne, she might have had more children but her Husband had been killed during a raid on the Borders by Soviet supported Bandits.
"Come my sweet meet your grandparents uncle and aunts, Kassandra thank you for everything." For the remaining 15 mins the Romanov family the living and dead spoke with them telling stories of Elysium or the story's of there time in the Imperial Remnant.
US/Mexican Border
July 4th 1940
Independence's Day
What was normally a day of joy and freedom was quickly becoming a political Nightmare as group of trucks sent from Mexico City on there way to Nevada were attacked minutes after crossing the Border by a group of unknown affiliation, they burned the Trucks and killed the Drivers all the while yelling Death to Tyrants.
It seems the US Propaganda had worked too well as word and quickly reached the Emperor back in Mexico City just as quickly as it was sent to Washington President Roosevelt was horrified at this the Mexican Empire was not something to be trifled with.
Yes, after the war the US had increased military spending greatly and now had a large standing Army the Problem was, they were untested the Mexican army was, how you may ask during the war Argentina had agreed with the Nazi ideals and during the war had invaded Brazil in an effort to unify all of South America under there banner.
This had taken the Brazilian Government by surprise the war broke out just a month after the 2nd world war for months both sides caused massive damage to the other that by 1935 Brazil called for aid the Mexican and Venezuelan Empires answered the call to keep the other nations out of the war, they had all declared it an internal conflict.
The war lasted until January 1938 when a task force of Mexican Troops attacked the city of Rosario a 3-hour Drive from the Argentinian Capital. Argentina was left crippled with the war reparations but there was nothing to be done both the Mexican and Venezuelan Empires left Garrisons in Brazil near the Border just Incase things heated up.
But that was in the past right now Congress was panicking believing the Mexican Empire was gathering its forces to attack and possibly calling its trade partner Sparta for aid, you could imagine there relieve when word was sent that the Mexican Ambassador was at the White House with the President and members of his Cabinet to discuss the situation.
Congress would later approve of the plan the FBI was dispatched the the Region under full Federal authorisation to find and arrest the criminals they were backed by the National Guard and members of the IMSB (Imperial Mexican Security Bureau) to take custody of the criminals to face justice in Mexico.
War was averted and the Propaganda was toned down, sadly it was too little to Late the Americans had fired the first shot in this Cold War it didn't work how they wanted it but it still got The Empires attention.
Sitting on her Throne Kassandra Smiled this was a lovely change of pace from the normal way of warfare sending thousands of men to war this was all cloak and dagger she turned to her Elite Agents given them their task to leak out information that Sparta was Developing a new super weapon one that could wipeout an entire City.
Authors Note: all right the Cold war is getting good until next time.
Revan Shan 2077.
