Buildup to an invasion requires time, and is longer for complex or larger operations. Increased military presence is likely to alert the media, and/or the enemy. Carrier Strike Groups are required to support the operation.
Days to stage the force—
Press discovers the buildup—
Carrier Strike Groups required—
IIIDay One
The war you inherit
The Russo-Ukrainian War is live the moment you're sworn in: seeded to the real January 20, 2025 front, fought on Ukraine's 421 real tiles across 27 oblasts. (Gaza is seeded too.)
Ukrainian held · 293 tilesRussian occupied · 128Neighbouring states
Casualties, Ukraine + backers430,000
Casualties, Russia + axis700,000
Refugees6.5 M
War cost to date, both sides$500 B
Intensity classEXISTENTIAL
IVMediating a Peace
Get both sides to the table
Shuttle diplomacy to end foreign wars. Hear both sides, get their terms, and then float an agreement. Pressure either sides, provide or withdraw support to change the pace of the war, or let it resolve on its own. Set the clauses below: the game's real acceptance model scores your draft live.
VRealistic Reactions
Spheres of influence are policed
Foreign leaders actively pursue their own interests, and other great powers will act decisively to protect their sovereignty or perceived spheres of influence.
Strikes & military opsNaval blockadesSanctionsUltimatumsCovert ops & assassinationsBankrolling factionsInciting unrestPulling states into US alliances
Any actions in another power's sphere, covert or otherwise, can provoke a reaction.
Foreign leaders proactively message the agitator.
Posture moves relations: military activity, covert meddling, diplomatic signalling.
Powers act in defence of their sphere: providing arms, money, support, or direct intervention if threatened.
Vladimir Putin · Secure Channel
Mr President. Your covert actions in Georgia have not gone unnoticed. Step back, or there will be consequences.
VIBackers
Provide support to a foreign war without direct involvement
Influence the outcome of a war by providing support. Countries with more resources, or stronger militaries, have a greater impact through support. The opposing side is aware if a great power is funding their opponent, and factors the power's resilience into their calculation.
A country can provide different types of backing, including air, material, intel, financial or even direct combat support.
