[Signups] Twilight Struggle Mk. II

[Frymonmon]

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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

Limited amount of players for this one. 15 maxish, all slots below will need to be filled. Apply for anything you want. I would just like to fill the listed nations below.

We will be running a biweekly schedule.

Game starts 1953 with the success of the anti communist forces of nature killing Stalin.

Tier 1: 1 Cold War Order, 4 Normal Orders, War Strategy
United States of America - @MastahCheef117
Soviet Union - @Stormbringer

Tier 2: 3 Normal Orders, War Strategy
United Kingdom - @Cloud Strife
France - @99KingHigh
West Germany - @KeldoniaSkylar

Tier 3: 2 Normal Orders, War Strategy
East Germany - @TJDS
Yugoslavia - @sealy300
Japan - @Sneakyflaps
China - @Dadarian

Tier 4: 1 Normal Order, War Strategy
Poland - @Shynka
Hungary - @baboushreturns
Israel - @etranger01
Fidel Castro - @Korona
Cuba
Việt Minh
India - @Rolman99
Pakistan
Iraq - @XVG
Palestine - @Kho
Saudi Arabia - @Noco19
Egypt
Vietnam
<N/S> Korea

Oh, and include a write up on why you want to play whatever country you picked. Tier 1 and Tier 2 are reserved for dependable veteran players.

Signups will last until Thursday Oct 12.​

 

[MastahCheef117]

1. United States of America

Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, the Civil Rights Movement, the counterculture, the music, and the wonderful task of dealing with a bunch of idiots in the fight against communism worldwide. How can it be better?​

2. Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Political liberalization, demilitarization, dove diplomacy, democratic reforms? Who needs that when you have the Eternal President, the living embodiment of the sun?​

3. State of Vietnam

If Diem can avoid going quasi-genocidal against the Buddhists, and doesn't cause as many problems for their American friends, perhaps RVN can survive and, God willing, even prosper. Assuming Diem ever comes to power, that is.​

Or wherever you would wish to put me, if I am needed or preferred to be anywhere.

 

[99KingHigh]

save the pied-noirs

france s'il vous plaît

or the Central African Federation, because british

 

[BlackCrown]

1. Yugoslavia - A nation filled with internal struggles ranging from ethnic to cultural, desperately trying to unite under one banner. What isn't there to like.
2. East Germany - The communist and worse off brother of West Germany, with several crossing the border and never coming back. Having only having been officially formed four years ago, it would be interesting and fun to guide the nation through it's infant years, and all the troubles that come with it. Plus there is the Uprising of 1953 to keep me busy in the first year, not to mention war reparations
3. Japan - Emerging from the destruction and devastation of the World War, Japan stands heavily weakened. However, the nation now looks towards a bright future, one where Japan stands at the top of the world, not through force, but through industry and technology. Japan would be a great nation to play.

or any slot you need filled

 

[Sneakyflaps]

1. The United Kingdom: An utterly interesting period. The Empire has come to an end and it is time to transition from Empire to Commonwealth, while many parts of the political elite refuse to recognize Britain's new position as of yet. At the same time, Queen Elizabeth II has just come to the throne and the monarchy will over the next decade to two need to reinvent itself. Besides that there is also the fact that Britain during the 50s have entered into an economic prosperity and with the EU (probably) popping up later, it is shaping up to be quite a ride.

2. India: An absolutely interesting time. India itself has only recently gotten its dominion status six years ago, and its independence only three years ago. With Nehru at the helm it is still trying to find its proper place, building a strong economy which not only is to make India strong and prosperous, but is socialist in nature and meant to help provide for the poorest in society. Then of course there is a vast number of India social issues which are to be dealt with along with the divide between the richer coastlines and the much poorer interiors. India at this point has the opportunity, perhaps even more so than China to become a world super power, while at the same having tons of issues which may ensure that India won’t be anything but a regional power of varying strength for anytime within the next century.

3. Japan: Having just lost the war, Japan is trying to find it's place among the nations of the world and make a path for itself. It is a nation with centuries of history and tradition, while at the same time being completely newborn after the horror of wars.

 

[Korona]

1. West Germany

Don't get me wrong, all of German history is fun, but the 60s in West Germany is the most interesting in terms of political history. Reforms, raunchy scandals, and red terrorism all make it fascinating and one of my favorite periods of German history.
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2. State of Vietnam

The Republic of Vietnam is so, so much fun. Fighting Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong in arguably one of the most brutal yet impactful civil wars in human history, the Vietnam War would be fascinating to play as. Could Diem actually stay alive and keep his nation free from the Red Scourge? Or is it Saigon's fate to be renamed Ho Chi Minh City.
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3. The United Kingdom

The Beatles. What more is there to be said. We also have some fun politics and the birth of modern British culture as we know it. BBC, television, talk shows, and decolonization all make the 60s a fun period in British history.​

 

[Rolman99]

1. Like, India I guess? Assuming it'd be tier 4.
Nehrunehru. Smacking the Portuguese and dealing with the eternal Chinese/Pakistani will be some quick early game business for it. Nation-building like the others, of course. Seeing which side wins out in the gradual tug-o-war between the left-wing agrarian socialists and the right-wing Hindu nationalists for the control of Indian politics. Did I mention Bollywood?

2. Japan
Japan's basically got a clean slate after WW2, so it's got some PRC-ish nation building to it, I guess. It's in a position where all sorts of economic and financial fun stuff could go down, and dealing with the postwar Japanese political climate could be neat.

3. Whatever needs filling

 

[Nax24]

1. North Vietnam:
North Vietnam and the Vietnam region as a whole is the setting of the next major ideological struggle between Capitalism and Communism. It would be very neat to play as Ho Chi Minh and his Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the communist side of this struggle.

2. China:
Maoist China is on the rise as a major power in the world. Communist Chinese history is something that I want to explore further, and I feel that by playing Communist China, I can learn more about China at this time.

3. Israel:
Israel is involved in many major conflicts in the mid-90s, and as someone who has yet to experience warfare in these games, I feel Israel would be a great place to pick up this trait.

 

[aedan777]

1. United Arab Republic: Nasser is at the height of his power and popularity after the nationalization of the Suez Canal, and Arab nationalism has never been a stronger or more viable direction in the Middle East after the overthrow of the Iraqi Kingdom. A potent rising power, the UAR is integral to any conflict or struggle in the region.

2. National Liberation Front (of Algeria): Not a nation at present, but the Algerian War is a critical moment in the Cold War, and the FLN is on the back foot at this point. Directing Algeria into independence and then into a regional power would be an interesting and fulfilling direction to take.

 

[Arrowfiend]

1. Kingdom of Egypt

Discontent with the monarchy, desire for independence, Arab nationalism, and the Sudan issue; Egypt is extremely interesting during this period when decolonization is at its height.
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2. Imperial State of Iran

Lots of potential shenanigans given its border with the Soviet Union and its history with the West (especially the United Kingdom). There are endless routes the country could take due to the sheer amount of conflicting interests.​

3. North/South Korea (Either would be fine)

The Korean War has stalemated and peace talks are under way. There would be a lot of flexibility and potential with either of these states in their formative years, and they would be at the forefront of the East-West struggle.​

 

[Luftwafer]

1) Cuba

With the Cuban revolution having not yet began and Batista's millitary coup being incredibly recent, there are multiple avenues for actions. There is also the question of what would have happened if Castro had died at Moncada barracks.

2) Saudi Arabia

The Saudis had yet to discover the world's largest on shore oil field, however they still only owned 50% of the company that would extract that oil. However the oil money was still flowing in with this new found wealth, there was conflict, with the eventual overthrow of the reigning king in the early 60s. Thus it is unlikely the death and succession of Abdulaziz would be entirely peaceful.

3) The Republic of China

While not holding any of the mainland, it does still hold large amounts of international significance due to it's security council seat. Likewise, rapid industrialisation has not yet occurred.


4) The Democratic Republic of Korea

With the Korean War ongoing, and looking to end in a stalemate. It will be a challenge to rebuild post war, while fending off threats from a potentially hostile Russia and China, who would each much prefer a puppet regime.

 

[Stormbringer]

1. USSR. There is nothing quite like the hopefulness and sense of possibility of the de-Stalinization period USSR.

2. China. This is a period when China undergoes a total and complete transformation of economy, society, etc. in a very short period of time. Fascinating.

3. South Africa. Talk about a country that squandered its potential during this half century. South Africa has enormous problems, but also some unbelievable potential to become a global leader.

4. Venezuela. Another country that never reached its potential. With all of the oil wealth it could have been a leading power in Latin America, and instead it went from coup to crisis, culminating in the current tragic situation. It deserves better.

5. Egypt. Fascinating country on the brink of transition to a new chapter in its history. It is in the middle of some of the most important political and social movements of the second half of the 20th century.

 

[etranger01]

1. Israel. Heavily militarized, interesting internal dynamics, surrounded by enemies.

2. Japan. Humbled, with all the ingredients for post-war economic success, and occupying a unique position in East Asia.

3. West Germany. See Japan, but in Europe and with more autonomy.

 

[Dadarian]

The First Emergency Plenary Session of the Seventh National Congress has met in order to elect Comrade Darian Dar to the position of First Secretary of the People's Struggle against the Twilight of the Counter-Revolutionary Forces. Seconded by both Zhou Enlai and Zhu De, Mao himself was humbled by an individual as dedicated to the World in Revolution's Politburo as his fellow Canadian Norman Bethune was to the cause of altruistic medicine.

The First Emergency Plenary Session of the Seventh National Congress has therefore issued a declaration wherein all individuals who are not Comrade Darian Dar are entirely unsuitable to the position of Comrade Player of the People's Revolutionary Games, People's Republic of China Front. All players who sign up are counter-revolutionarists born of the Five Black Categories, and are intellectuals sent to undermine the Revolution and return the degradation of Capitalism to the Chinese proletariat. ​

 

[Faustian]

Japan: The rebirth of the Japanese State captures the imagination -- the enormous struggle of a people rebuilding their broken lives. Also, Japan's geopolitical situation is filled with dangerous obstacles that should be fun to work around -- the rise of Maoist China, the Korean Civil War, etc.
China: Maoist China in all its wicked glory must be a sight to be hold. Millions of lives sacrificed for one man's dream.
Italy: Economic Miracle to the Years of Lead, oh my!

 

[KeldoniaSkylar]

1. France - interesting period for the French as they are forced to contend with the colonial empire - see battle of algiers as an great movie about Algeria - and the battle of Dien Bien Phu as example of a battle that shook France and the Western world to its core.. Also posts about cheese, European Union stuff

2. West Germany - wirtschaftswunder, that will be a great thing to continue - also was there when the wall fell, European Union stuff

3. Japan - Must rebuild country, potentially stave off decline in birth rates

4. Sweden - glourious armed neutrality (third largest modern airforce and nuclear orders among other things), leading the Social Welfare movement,

WIsh I could ask for USA but not enough time, but these are in no particular order... so whatever works for you

 

[aedan777]

Since my previous sign-ups are no longer applicable with the time switch-

1. Viet Minh: Still fighting against the French, with a critical blow yet to be struck. Driving out the French and attempting to unify Vietnam as an independent nation is a major and difficult goal to achieve, that took over twenty years to reach OTL. Let's see if I can beat that TTL.

2. Brazil: Vargas is still alive, and Brazilian democracy is still alive, albeit fragile. Brazil's large population and abundance of natural resources make it a serious potential rising power, particularly with Vargas' long standing efforts to industrialize Brazil. Through careful diplomacy, economic planning, and finding political stability, Brazil has a serious chance to become a leading world power. Or it could get couped by the army and face a couple decades of repression and high inflation. We'll see.

 

[Cloud Strife]

USSR: It's unlikely Beria can maintain his leading role, likewise in the event of his fall it is equally unlikely Khrushchev and Malenkov would give way for one another without a fight. The post-Stalin years are an interesting time not just politically but also for the Soviet Union's role in advancing human exploration of outer space.

1. United Kingdom: It's Churchill's second time in No. 10 and he's busy trying to assert Britain's traditional role in global diplomacy even as Britain's resources are no longer comparable to the two superpowers of the United States and the Soviet Union. It would be interesting to see if Britain can hold its place in the world in spite of being a power in decline.

2. France: The Fourth Republic need not give way to de Gaulle's vision of France but there's much to work to be done to sort out France's internal problems and the pressures of decolonization.

3. West Germany: Big fan of Konrad Adenauer and his legacy. Though, it would be interesting to see if a CSU Chancellor emerged out of the CDU/CSU bloc in this reality; which has not happened thus far, though Franz Josef Strauss did come close.

4. Italy: Gasperi and his Christian Democrats are leading Italy to recovery from the destruction of WWII. It's also the dawn of what would become the EU and Italy had a leading role in European integration.

 

[Noco19]

1. The Soviet Union

The period following Stalin's death has many opportunities for interesting divergences; I find those possibilities superior to just re-hashing OTL de-Stalinization. As far as specific ideas, I find the immediate tensions with Beria and the entirety of the Soviet upper crust fascinating. He outright claimed to have killed Stalin and for a short while had frightened the Soviet elite into submission. I'd like to see where I could take that.

2. Saudi Arabia

A vital fixture in the conflicts of the Middle-East, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands at the forefront of fomenting strife amid its neighbors and the Islamic world at large. Playing a sort of wealthy, well-off, and generally safe power that can torment others is usually only the power of such powers like the United Kingdom.

3. Iran

1953 is a pivotal year for Iran with regards to the removal of Mossadegh. Navigating that, in addition to playing a notable Shia power in Middle-Eastern politics could be fun and see about great conflict in the region.

 

[Harpsichord]

El Mamlaka-l Maṣreyya

Or North Vietnam or India