1983: Doomsday

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This timeline explores the global history after Doomsday -September 26th, 1983.

A worldwide nuclear exchange caused by a minor incident obliterates much of human civilization. This ATL covers everything from the direct aftermath up to the present worldwide situation.

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Introduction
The Point of Divergence of the 1983: Doomsday-Timeline is September 19th, 1983 on which a seemingly unimportant decision to send an ambitious Colonel of the USSR to a training seminar, taking the place of an ill-plagued colleague, has global implications.

This decision leaves to a different outcome of a well-known though often underestimated event that took place on September 26, 1983.

In our timeline, on that day, Colonel Stanislav Petrov was the watch officer on duty at the Serpukhov-15 bunker near Moscow, monitoring for a US missile attack on the Soviet Union.

Suddenly, the computer-based warning systems reported several US nuclear missiles approaching Soviet territory. In our timeline, Colonel Petrov believed the information to be false and did not alert the Kremlin to the data he was receiving. Given Cold War tensions at the time, such information would likely have convinced the Soviets that the US had launched a first strike attempting to "cut off the head" and launched their nuclear weapons, in the belief it was a "counter-strike", not a first-strike.

Consequently, since in our timeline the world now knows about this event, it is now often considered to have been the moment closest to a nuclear war between the USSR and the USA in the Cold War. Colonel Petrov has been honored as one of the few true "world saviors" and several documentaries prove the seriousness of this event.

This Timeline postulates the results after Colonel Petrov being sent to another installation before September 26th, 1983. The officer now on duty on September 26th considers the alert as being accurate and immediately contacts his superiors. Within minutes, the leaders decide to launch the whole Soviet nuclear arsenal. Logically, the Americans react by launching as well. When the first alerted missile is proved to be a false alarm, it is too late. Thousands of nuclear warheads consequently detonate at targets worldwide. As The People's Republic of China was surprisingly attacked by Soviet missiles as well, part of their arsenal is launched too.

The results of this total nuclear exchange are close to the forecasts of almost complete worldwide destruction and "nuclear holocaust" as predicted by many scientists of this time, resulting in as much as two billion people killed initially, possibly another two billion in the subsequent environmental disaster.

The world largely devastated, most of the northern and parts of the southern hemisphere in ruins, the estimated 800 million survivors desperately try to keep together what is left of human society. They are facing challenges that are seemingly impossible.

After an incredibly horrifying first few years after Doomsday, at least a few regions, territories and countries stabilize and master basic problems such as food and medical supply. As time passes and the recovery continues, new - sometimes surprising- alliances are formed and a new, fragile world order emerges. Initial hopes of some survivors for a united mankind or at least warfare and destruction being ended forever quickly prove false. Indeed, the world is lightyears away from any utopian imaginations. Famine, diseases and lack of resources provoke conflicts and wars in large parts of the world thus often devastating all carefully achieved recovery.

But as some surviving and newly founded nations- particularly a unified Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand and a South American Confederation- prove able to master the problems and even intervene internationally, mankind's extinction seems to finally have been avoided.

Now, more than 25 years after "Doomsday" brought mankind to the edge of total extinction, the foundation of the new "League of Nations" on September 26th, 2008- has shown a glimmer of hope for a possibly more peaceful future for mankind...

But nonetheless, new dangers are emerging all around the globe, threatening most of what has been achieved within the last 25 years...

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February 18, 2010: Vermont opens up talks with Aroostook for port on Atlantic coast: MONTPELIER, Vermont - The national government announced this morning that it has opened up talks with Aroostook in regards to rebuilding either of the former Maine towns of Kennebunkport or York Harbor as a port. Both sites, abandoned since Doomsday, would offer Vermont access to the Atlantic Ocean and allow for trade with European, Caribbean and South American countries and for expanded trade with Canada. Heather Wilson, press secretary for President Jim Douglas, said the President believes it was important to negotiate with Aroostook regarding both potential sites, as both lie in the borders of former Maine and Vermont considers Aroostook the bona fide successor to the state of Maine. Vermont also wants to offer Aroostook access to the proposed port wherever it is eventually built. When asked why sites in New Hampshire County or former Massachusetts were not considered, Wilson mentioned a 2005 report from the Vermont Army Corps of Engineers citing the safety of former Portsmouth and Nashua, and bombed sites around former Boston and southeast Massachusetts as making a proposed site near former Cape Cod impractical.

February 18, 2010: Last stop on Tuleyev's world tour: KAESONG, Korea- The Siberian chairman arrieved in Kaesong today to discuss Korea's role in the future CSTO. Talks were held throughout the past month discussing their part in the alliance and with the arrival of Tuleyev, the Koreans finally agreed to a regional partner status, following the example of Tibet. All three nations will work together on any issue of regional importance and will cooperate militarily on a regional level. The Korean government's decission was met with hard criticism from political opponents, who stated that this would lead to full membership, which the government denied and tried to reasure the population that it would not enter the CSTO as a full member. This visit marks the end of Tuleyev's diplomatic tour. The Siberian leader will meet his allies once more in Krasnoyarsk, during the founding ceremony of the CSTO, on March 2, 2010.

February 17, 2010: The "Chinese question" discussed in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan- Tuleyev discuseed regional politics with his Taiwanese counterpart in New Taipei today and how the two nations could solve the problem of all the Chinese still surviving in lawless China. Although Taiwan declined to join the CSTO as well as observer status, it agreed to future bilateral discussions regarding this problem. Other than increased dialog, the two countries agreed to increase trade rights and exchanges of goods. The last stop on the Siberian chairmans tour is Korea, which he will visit tomorrow to finalise an agreement regarding Korea becoming a regional partner of the CSTO.

February 16, 2010: Prussian advance forces encounter resistance in Wolfsburg: BERLIN, Prussia - Prussian forces sweeping west through claimed territory encountered entrenched raiding groups in Wolfsburg today. It is hoped that if Prussian forces can occupy the city that any surviving manufacturing facilities can be restored. This would be a huge victory for Prussian industry and Prussian expansion goals. It is expected that it could take weeks to pacify resistance before any survey of the area is possible. Word of intense fighting as well as previous woes continue to erode support for King Christian's reign.

February 16, 2010: Warm welcome in Tibet: SHANGTSE, Tibet- Tibetan officials, accompanied by the Dalai Lama, met with the Siberian delegation earlier today to discuss strenghtening bonds between the two countries regarding regional politics. On the agenda was the tenuous peace Tibet and Bhutan had acquired after the war with Nepal. On the agenda was also the so called "Chinese question" regarding the influx of Chinese into neighbouring countries as they lack a stable government of their own. Tibet refuses to take a firm policy regarding these refugees stating that it will not abandon anyone in need. Talks also touched apon the formation of the CSTO. Although Tibet is not willing to become a part of the organization, because it does not wish to antagonize the Pakistani people, it did agree to become a regional partner of the organization and is willing to work with the organization on a smaller scale. Tuleyev meets with officials in Taiwan the following day, with whom he will also discuss the dire state of China.

February 15, 2010: Pakistan-USSR talks end without an agreement:  SUKKAR, Pakistan- Talks between Pakistan and the USSR were held today regarding the conflict happening in Afghanistan. The heated debate raged back and forth, with both sides calling the other imperialistic and "evil". However, verbal attacks were the only attacks happening today, as both sides realize the futility of direct combat between them. What was achieved is that Pakistan grudgingly agreed to acknowledges the Siberian presence in Aralia, while the USSR agreed to not annex the country outright. Analysts are skeptical regarding this promise, as they see it as a way for the Siberians to shift global attention away from the region, even though the official government denies this. The USSR's delegation heads to Tibet next, were they expect a friendly meeting with local government officials.

February 14, 2010: People's Republic of Angola joins the CSTO: LUANDA, People's Republic of Angola- The Siberian delegation landed in Luanda today to talk to Angolan officials about the PRA joining the CSTO. President Santos was delighted with the idea of joining the CSTO, as it would signify that the PRA would receive greater international recognition. There was also talk about the tensions between the PRA and the Republic of Angola, as well as the rouge "Soviet kingdoms" located in the far eastern parts of Angola. Tuleyev pledged support for the PRA in any conflict in the region, when the country formally joined the CSTO. The chairman heads for Pakistan tonight, where he will face harsh criticism from the Pakistani government regarding his support for the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan.

February 13, 2010:Siberia-SAC talks end on a disappointing note: CARACAS, Venezuela- after two days of debating, talks end without any firm consensus on global affairs. "I had hoped that the talks would end on a better note", said Tuleyev, stating that SAC members were firm in their support for Pakistani actions in Afghanistan. Tuleyev said that he wishes that Pakistan will show more resolve in finding a solution to the Afghani question. The SAC however agreed to uphold its promise to keep the Panama Canal open to any nation, including the USSR. The Siberian declaration flew to the People's Republic of Angola last night, were they will meet with Fernando Santos.

February 13, 2010: Winter Olympics begin in Zurich; first Games since 1980: ZURICH, Alpine Confederation - The Winter Olympics began Friday local time in Zurich. Nineteen countries participated in the opening ceremonies in Letzigrund Stadion for the XXI Winter Olympiad, the first Olympic competition to be held since the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, U.S.A. and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. Eleven sports will be contested for the Games, scheduled to end with closing ceremonies on February 28. The resumption of the Summer Games is scheduled for early fall 2012 in Auckland, ANZC.

February 12, 2010: Constitutional convention begins in Torrington: TORRINGTON, Provisional United States - Representatives from across the  are meeting in Torrington, Wyoming to discuss the future of their nation. Ever since contact with the outside world in 2009 where they learned that the United States had disbanded in 1995, the people of the PUS have debated about the provisional status of their government. It is hoped that the new constitutional convention that begins today will decide the fate of this survivor state. There is some speculation that the PUS will declare itself to be the successor of the United States. Governor of Lincoln, Sarah Heath, has been a vocal supporter of this idea.

February 11, 2010: Siberian-SAC summit begins: CARACAS, Venezuela - The Siberian-SAC summit officially started today at noon and there are high hopes that this conference of two of the world's great powers would ease global tensions. The agenda of the summit will cover everything from the economy to the Panama Canal, Pakistan and the Socialist Union's continued influence in the Carribean. the summit will end on February 13.

'''February 10, 2010: Victorian election results in status quo. Referendum on federal system passes:''' VICTORIA, Victoria - The election in Victoria today resulted in the status quo, with the Jacob Birch and the Social Survival Party maintaining a majority government. While some gains were made in former Washington due to the addition of Olympia and the Gray's Harbour region, as well as the referendum on a federal system, the former Canadian territories saw similar results to 2005. The Referendum on federalism passed with 71% approval and Premier Birch announced that as soon as parliament sits it will begin drafting a constitutional ammendment. He also announced that with the addition of American territory and the new federal system, that a new symbol of Victoria was needed, and that the government would begin accepting proposals for a new flag.

February 10, 2010: Haitian officials accept Siberian aid proposal: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti- Talks were held in the Haitian capital today between the Siberians and Haitians regarding the relief efforts that were being undertaken in Haiti after the devastating earthquake of January 12. Although president Bellerive is not pleased with Siberian influence in the region, he understood the dire situation of his people and, after some debate, agreed to the Siberian offer of aid. The Siberian chairman claims to have not asked for anything in return. However, socialist parties have received a major boost in the country. The chairman also spoke with Red Cross and WCRB members on their situation and acknowledged their hard work, stating that he hoped that his country's aid would help them in their work. The three day bilateral Siberian-SAC summit officialy starts tomorrow and the delegation will head there first thing in the morning.

February 9, 2010: The Dominican Republic welcomes the Siberian chairman: SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- Chairman Tuleyev's plane landed in the Santo Domingo airport earlier today. President Hipolito greeted the Siberian leader and talks on joining the CSTO began not long after that. Hipolito was very receptive of the idea and did not object to it in principle, but wanted reasurance that member states would not be reduced to puppets of the government in Krasnoyarsk. Having laid his doubts to rest, Tuleyev got Dominican consent and they too will now attend the founding ceremony of the CSTO, which is to be held in three weeks time. Tuleyev continues his trip tomorrow. He is heading to the Haitian capital in order to show his willingness to help the Haitians. Political opponents argue that this is just another way of gaining support for Siberian actions in the region, which Tuleyev denies.

February 9, 2010: Gray's Harbour communities conditionally agree to join Victoria: VICTORIA, Victoria - Communities of the Gray's Harbour region of Washington state conditionally agreed to join Victoria today. The cities of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis, and Hoquiam will be merged into a single municipality and the Victorian government promises extensive economic investment into the area to build jobs. Plans are to convert the town into the main southern port for Victoria. With talks of expanding the Victorian navy, it is also a possibility that a second naval base will be built in the area.

February 8, 2010: Prussian Reichstag votes down proposed declaration of war against North Germany: BERLIN, Prussia - The King submitted a declaration of war against North Germany today to the Reichstag, which was defeated nearly unanimously. This was another serious blow to the Christian's popularity and calls for his abdication are increasing, even amongst reichstag delegates.

February 7, 2010: The future of the Carribean region discussed in Nueva Gerona: NUEVA GERONA, Cuba- After a warm welcome at the Nueva Gerona airport where the Siberian leader was greeted by the leaders of Cuba as well as cheering masses, a meeting between the two sides was held. The press was not allowed entry, but Tuleyev said that the talks revolved around the WCRB presence in the South-Eastern parts of the former United States, Cuba's role in the region and other economic issues, such as exports of the Cuban version of Coca-Cola, which has gained serious momentum, exporting large amounts of the drink to Siberia, ANZC and other countries around the world. There was even word of opening up a Cuban owned factory in the Siberian port city of Sovetskaya Gavan, through which sales to other northern markets could be made. The Cuban government also formally accepted the offer to join the CSTO, which caused no surprise. The Siberian delegation is travelling to the Dominican Republic in two days time, as there are high hopes within the Siberian government that this powerful Carribean island nation would also join the CSTO.

February 6, 2010: Nicaragua opts to join the CSTO:  MANAGUA,Nicaragua- Nicaraguan president Ortega once again reaffirmed his position as a staunch ally of Siberia by agreeing to join the CSTO. Other than talks on the alliance the time was also spent discussing the economy and the size of Siberian military personnel in Nicaragua. Ortega asked the chairman to send an additional 10,000 soldiers to help route out the rebels that have been plagueing the government on the eastern part of the Costa Rican border. Tuleyev formally agreed to the request. The meeting was also attended by president Toledo of Costa Rica who stated that, although he was grateful for Siberian help in the past, he did not want this help to come at the price of Costa Rican neutrality in the region. Nicaragua and the USSR reassured the president that he would not be forced to join the CSTO, while Toledo accepted to become an observer in the future organization in exchange allowing the soon to be formed Siberian Expeditionary Forces to cross the border into Costa Rican territory to hunt down insurgents that have been plagueing the border for decades. The rest of the day was spent giving the president a tour of the capital and allowing him to rest in his hotel. Tuleyev leaves the country tomorrow and is heading to Nueva Gerona.

February 5, 2010:Tuleyev greeted by protests in Crescent City CRESCENT CITY, Municipal States of the Pacific- Earlier today the Siberian premier landed in Crescent city only to be greeted by angry CRUSA protesters stating that they did not want him on American soil. Tuleyev understood their anger and simply went on with buisiness as usual and stayed for a conference with the officials of the MSP. The chairman pleged support for the country offering aid to the MSP and closer diplomatic ties. Even though the officials were surprised at first by the generous offer, they quickly agreed, thanking the USSR for its help. Analysts agree that this is probably another way the Siberians plan on getting support from other nations, even though Siberian leaders say otherwise. The chairman left for Nicaragua to formalize plans for establishing the CSTO.

February 4, 2010:Siberian leader visits Victoria: VICTORIA, Republic of Victoria- Tuleyev visited premier Burch and lieutenant general McLellan today to discuss broadening cooperation between the two countries, both politically and economically. The reception was cordial and there were no protests in Victoria on the day of the meeting. Although Tuleyev left rather disappointed, not having secured any formal trade agreement, the Victorians agreed on an exchange of ambassadors, giving hope that a trade agreement could be made later. The Chairman continued his trip and landed in the MSP in the evening hours. There are fears of strong opposition to his visit, however, Tuleyev stated that he would not be intimidated by the icy reception and would go on with his trip as planned.

February 3, 2010:Tuleyev and Therriault sit down to discuss the future of the region: SITKA, Alaska- Earlier today the Chairman of the USSR and governor Therriault held meetings regarding the state of the current borders. Even though the reception was quite icy the talks were fruitful. It was decided that citizens of Free Alaska could visit their cousins in the AAT and vice-versa. Border crossing restrictions would be in place, but a more lenient attitude will be had for future travels. The day was not without controversy, however, as there were riots in front of the main government building in Sitka. The rioters were violent and several Siberian flags were burned. Tuleyev said that he understood their continued anger and hatred towards the USSR but said that "sooner or later, we all have to start living our lives unhindered by the past." The Chairman is expected to visit Victoria on Thursday for an afternoon conference about trade and creating a Siberian embassy in Victoria and then quickly head to the Municipal States of the Pacific.

February 2, 2010:Aman Tuleyev lands in Alaska: SITKA, Alaska- After spending the morning discussing trade agreements and stability in the region, especially the question of taking care of Chinese refugees, the Chairman left Japan and landed in Sitka in the early morning hours of the Alaskan Time Zone. There he will speak to governer Gene Therriault about the future of the DMZ between Alaskan and Siberian controlled Alaska, the possibility of opening up border crossings to all citizens and removing trade restrictions between the two countries. He will be in the country until Thursday, when he will travel to the Republic of Victoria.

February 1, 2010, 9:30 GMT: Aman Tuleyev visits Japan: KYOTO, Japan- Today Aman Tuleyev, the leader of the USSR, made an unexpected visit to Japan, a week before his scheduled visit to his allies, regarding the forming of the CSTO. In a press conference held in Kyoto he stated that his aim is to broaden dialog between Siberia and other nations, both allies and non-allies. He stated that his goal was not only to visit Japan, but also to visit the nations of Alaska, Victoria, the MSP, Nicaragua, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, the People's Republic of Angola and also attend an informal conference between the USSR and the SAC, located in Caracas, Venezuela. Furthermore, by the end of the trip, he will visit Pakistan to try and resolve the ongoing tensions in the region. He also stated that visits to Taiwan, Tibet and Korea would be made, if further duties did not hinder these meetings. These statements come after a deteriorating Siberian image in world politics, brought on by giving aid to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, as well as the recent invasion of the Khanate of Aralia. This is one of the rare occasions that the Chairman has made diplomatic trips abroad, the only other time being the LoN founding ceremony.

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