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[[File:HMMLRUK.png|25px]] [[HMMLR]] |
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<div>[[File:Da boyss.webp|25px]] [[OFN]]</div> |
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| side2 = <div style="background-color: #7C3929; width: 100%; text-align:center;>'''Collaborators'''</div> |
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[[File:Flag_of_Germany_(1935–1945).svg|25px]] [[Greater Germanic Reich|Germany]] |
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<div>[[File:Einheitspakt.webp|25px]] [[Einheitspakt]]</div> |
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| leaders1 = [[File:HMMLRUK.png|28px]] Maxwell Knight |
| leaders1 = [[File:HMMLRUK.png|28px]] Maxwell Knight |
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[[File:Flag_of_the_United_States_(DoS_ECA_Color_Standard).svg|25px]] Richard Nixon/John F Kennedy/Senator John W. McCormack |
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| outcomes1 = Germany backs down in exchange for concessions agreed in the mechanic. |
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| outcomes2 = [[Sealion_2|Sealion II]] |
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The US abandons the HMMLR and leaves the English Channel. |
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''<small>"What was once thought of as a faint hope has become a paradigm-shifting reality. Britannia, our old friend has come back to life, seeking to stand with the free world once more. But how Germany will emerge from the flames that still engulf Europe is a mystery, and with the status of the isles as the Pakt's Atlantic gateway, any move could turn ugly fast. While we can only hold our breath for now, we have to be ready for whatever happens next."</small>'' |
''<small>"What was once thought of as a faint hope has become a paradigm-shifting reality. Britannia, our old friend has come back to life, seeking to stand with the free world once more. But how Germany will emerge from the flames that still engulf Europe is a mystery, and with the status of the isles as the Pakt's Atlantic gateway, any move could turn ugly fast. While we can only hold our breath for now, we have to be ready for whatever happens next."</small>'' |
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The '''Channel Crisis''' is |
The '''Channel Crisis''' is an event that happens after the [[British Civil War]] if [[Her Majesty's Most Loyal Resistance]] (HMMLR) wins. [[Greater Germanic Reich|Germany]], Free Britain and the [[United States of America|USA]] all take part in the mechanic. It usually ends around Autumn 1964. This is an event that affects the tipping point of the [[Cold War]]. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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The English Civil War begins shortly after the German Civil War, fought between HMMLR and the collaborationist government. If the HMMLR wins the civil war, they would be inclined to join the OFN. However, Germany |
The English Civil War begins shortly after the German Civil War, fought between HMMLR and the collaborationist government. If the HMMLR wins the civil war, they would be inclined to join the OFN. However, Germany is not happy in losing a critical Pakt satellite, combined with Britain's key strategic position which serves as a valuable asset of the Pakt's western flank in the Atlantic. |
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The leadership of the HMMLR knows it would not be able to resist an invasion, but they would make sure that Germany's victory would be pyrrhic. This is the core of their strategy, maintaining their preparedness and fortifying their found freedom. |
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All collaborationist structures will be torn down, whilst appeals to the world (especially the OFN) will be broadcast, and military preparations will be made, hoping that these combined efforts, accompanied with Germany’s internal problems in light of Hitler's death is enough to dissuade an invasion, though ultimately it’s a long shot that will prove to not work. |
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== German Strategy == |
== German Strategy == |
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Germany will start it's mechanic one week after Britain is lost, the delay being due to the shock of the |
Germany will start it's mechanic one week after Britain is lost, the delay being due to the shock of the German Civil War, leading to any response and actioning taking a longer time. |
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To Germany, Britain is a key satellite to its geopolitical and military aims. Aside from its core doctrine of European hegemony and Britain’s strategic worth, the island controls the sole seaways from the Pakt to the world's oceans not completely dominated by the OFN. Germany can’t be seen as allowing its greatest enemy to undermine ‘Festung Europa’ or be swayed by the |
To Germany, Britain is a key satellite to its geopolitical and military aims. Aside from its core doctrine of European hegemony and Britain’s strategic worth, the island controls the sole seaways from the Pakt to the world's oceans not completely dominated by the OFN. Germany can’t be seen as allowing its greatest enemy to undermine ‘Festung Europa’ or be swayed by the tactics of a force much smaller than them. |
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Even if |
Even if HMMLR does not do anything more to threaten Germany geopolitically, it is inherently unpredictable what a government either amicable to the OFN, or at the very least or run by "Bolsheviks" will do later on. There is no allowing such a risk to exist in an already important area in exchange for short-term distractions—the question is how Germany will regain influence over Great Britain, not if. That how being whether the Reich can afford to wait until the security crisis settles. |
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After the initial week of shock and confusion, the situation is monitored. American aid |
After the initial week of shock and confusion, the situation is monitored. American aid arrives at British ports, but not enough to give indications of firm alignment. Knowing that an all-out invasion would be costly, Germany gives an offer to Britain stating that in exchange for standing down and allowing the collaborationists released and German Prisoners of War to be repatriated, "amnesty" would be given to those that rebelled and promises that improvements to conditions would be made. This too is obviously rejected. Tensions are raised as Germany will not tolerate anything less. |
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By the 18th day, U.S. involvement becomes too obvious to |
By the 18th day, U.S. involvement becomes too obvious to ignore—Germany cannot wait any longer lest Britain openly align with the OFN. |
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With Germany's resolve becoming apparent, The United States will openly deploy its Navy into the British Channel, escalating the crisis into a full blown confrontation between the two superpowers, the closest since World War II. The world holds its breath as it inches towards '''''midnight.''''' |
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Latest revision as of 14:43, 24 June 2024
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| Abilities | Negotiations | ||
| Date | Circa 1964 | ||
| Place | English Channel | ||
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"What was once thought of as a faint hope has become a paradigm-shifting reality. Britannia, our old friend has come back to life, seeking to stand with the free world once more. But how Germany will emerge from the flames that still engulf Europe is a mystery, and with the status of the isles as the Pakt's Atlantic gateway, any move could turn ugly fast. While we can only hold our breath for now, we have to be ready for whatever happens next."
The Channel Crisis is an event that happens after the British Civil War if Her Majesty's Most Loyal Resistance (HMMLR) wins. Germany, Free Britain and the USA all take part in the mechanic. It usually ends around Autumn 1964. This is an event that affects the tipping point of the Cold War.
Background[edit | edit source]
The English Civil War begins shortly after the German Civil War, fought between HMMLR and the collaborationist government. If the HMMLR wins the civil war, they would be inclined to join the OFN. However, Germany is not happy in losing a critical Pakt satellite, combined with Britain's key strategic position which serves as a valuable asset of the Pakt's western flank in the Atlantic.
The leadership of the HMMLR knows it would not be able to resist an invasion, but they would make sure that Germany's victory would be pyrrhic. This is the core of their strategy, maintaining their preparedness and fortifying their found freedom.
All collaborationist structures will be torn down, whilst appeals to the world (especially the OFN) will be broadcast, and military preparations will be made, hoping that these combined efforts, accompanied with Germany’s internal problems in light of Hitler's death is enough to dissuade an invasion, though ultimately it’s a long shot that will prove to not work.
German Strategy[edit | edit source]
Germany will start it's mechanic one week after Britain is lost, the delay being due to the shock of the German Civil War, leading to any response and actioning taking a longer time.
To Germany, Britain is a key satellite to its geopolitical and military aims. Aside from its core doctrine of European hegemony and Britain’s strategic worth, the island controls the sole seaways from the Pakt to the world's oceans not completely dominated by the OFN. Germany can’t be seen as allowing its greatest enemy to undermine ‘Festung Europa’ or be swayed by the tactics of a force much smaller than them.
Even if HMMLR does not do anything more to threaten Germany geopolitically, it is inherently unpredictable what a government either amicable to the OFN, or at the very least or run by "Bolsheviks" will do later on. There is no allowing such a risk to exist in an already important area in exchange for short-term distractions—the question is how Germany will regain influence over Great Britain, not if. That how being whether the Reich can afford to wait until the security crisis settles.
After the initial week of shock and confusion, the situation is monitored. American aid arrives at British ports, but not enough to give indications of firm alignment. Knowing that an all-out invasion would be costly, Germany gives an offer to Britain stating that in exchange for standing down and allowing the collaborationists released and German Prisoners of War to be repatriated, "amnesty" would be given to those that rebelled and promises that improvements to conditions would be made. This too is obviously rejected. Tensions are raised as Germany will not tolerate anything less.
By the 18th day, U.S. involvement becomes too obvious to ignore—Germany cannot wait any longer lest Britain openly align with the OFN.
With Germany's resolve becoming apparent, The United States will openly deploy its Navy into the British Channel, escalating the crisis into a full blown confrontation between the two superpowers, the closest since World War II. The world holds its breath as it inches towards midnight.