THE SIBERIAN WAR-THE GATHERING STORM
By Red Star
NOTE: I do not own any real or anime characters mentioned in this story.
VLADIVOSTOK, ONE MONTH LATER…
His Imperial Majesty, Dane I, Emperor of All the Russias, stepped off the stairs that led from his Ilushyn-96, called the Imperial Flight. The military band struck up the Hymn of the Russian Empire and a Flag Guard stood at attention. At the end of the red carpet stood Marshal Vladimir Lakov and Admiral Victor Kolsov in full dress uniform, complete with their full sets of medals and gold shoulder boards. The two commanders in chief of the Emperor's eastern forces snapped to salute. The Emperor, dressed in his own personally designed uniform of the Supreme Marshal of the Russian Empire, a rank reserved for the Russian Emperor, acknowledged their salutes and went the rounds of the crowd that had arrived to meet him. After that, he led the CINCEAST and CINCPAC into a waiting limousine that had the Imperial standard attached to it's front. The car then drove off to the Eastern forces headquarters.
"So, Lakov, Kolsov," the Emperor began as he sat at the table in the command room, "What have you to report?" Lakov stood up and cleared his throat. "Sire, the situation is excellent," he strode over to a computer console and pressed a switch. A large monitor across the room from which the Emperor sat came to life, showing a map of Primorsk Kray and the Sea of Japan. Also present was the West Coast of the Japanese Archipelago. Small red symbols and numbers popped up on the screen. These were the various Armies that were in the Province at that moment. "We have 3.5 million troops ready to make the jump from Siberia to Japan. 10,000 tanks, 40,000 artillery pieces, 20,000 APCs, and tens of thousands of jeeps and trucks." "Logistics?" The Marshal pressed another switch. A map of Japan appeared, with red dots marking several areas on the Japanese mainland. "We have identified several air strips that we plan to use to support the Invasion force. These strips will be captured beforehand by SPETSNAZ troops who will be inserted by submarines and airplanes, once Operation Dark Sky is complete." The Emperor raised an eyebrow, "Ah, yes. Operation Dark Sky. I believe it begins tonight, am I correct?" Lakov smirked and nodded. "Excellent." He turned to Admiral Kolsov. "And the Naval Infantry? What shall they do?" Kolsov stood up an took Lakov's place. He pressed another switch and the screen showed a peninsula, with three red arrows pointing toward it's top, it's east and it's west side. "300,000 Naval Infantry troops will attack the Notohanto Peninsula. From there, we will proceed to slice Japan into two halves, taking Tokyo in the process. Two other invasion forces will also take Taiza and Matsue in the south, cutting the rest of Japan off from their major population and industrial areas." The Emperor nodded in understanding. He stood up and said, "I will address the Nation tonight,"
SKIES OVER JAPAN, 10:34 P.M.
The 26th Guards Air Division flew alongside the Tu-190s over Central Japan. This air division was equipped with the MiG-1.42 stealth fighter jet. The "Ghosts" were loaded with a special weapon tonight, something that would be more devastating than any bombs they could unload. The target came in sight, a Japanese Air Force base armed with Patriot missile batteries. The mission commander gave his orders, "Ghost-1 to all units, prepare Screamers, over." The Ghosts opened their weapon bays, all at once opening themselves up to enemy radar. The Patriots were already turning their way. "Ghost-1 to all units: Fire missiles on mark 1…2…3. Missiles away." The group fired off a stream of missiles, closed their weapon bays and turned south.
The Screamer missiles, instead of heading for the target, just slowly went through the air, emitting powerful radio waves. Confused Air Defense units began firing wildly, missiles sped through the air, fired against enemies that simply weren't there.
The incident was repeated all across Western Japan. Soon, Air Defense batteries were low on ammunition. The Japanese High Command began to desperately mobilize it's resources to distribute fresh weaponry to the affected bases.
RUSSIAN STATE TELEVISION BROADCAST
(Emperor Dane I is seen sitting at a desk. The Russian National Flag and Imperial standard are behind him. He is wearing his uniform.)
"Good evening, my friends. Our nation today stands at a turning point in our history, and we shall face it, together…"
"We have all felt the pain of this war. My sympathy goes out to all the mothers, fathers, wives, and the families of those who have died for the freedom of Mother Russia. But I salute you as well. Your sons and husbands died, not just for the sake of our Motherland, but also for yours as well. Believe me when I say they are not gone today in vain."
"The Japanese Army is crushed; their air force has been shot out of the sky; and their Navy is drowning. Russian forces now stand to strike down the Japanese Nation."
"I call upon the Japanese people to rise against Prime Minister Almito Kagita, and follow the Emperor Fohitoro in a path to peace with Russia. If not, Russia will attack, Russia will destroy your armies, and Russia will occupy your country."
"I ask that the Russian people pray for our heroic troops, as they continue to battle for our freedom. God save Mother Russia. Goodnight."