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1985: Under an Iron Sky 4E – Europe Reserve Committed

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At 20250823 1642 ZT, SACEUR ordered to commit the EUROPEAN FRONT STRATEGIC RESERVE. This consists of a limited number of copies located in the Central Europe POMCUS.

The available equipment can be requested only by commanding officers operating in the EUROPE front, with the exclusion of some countries not part of EU or NATO.

Connect to the 1985: Under an Iron Sky EUROPE POMCUS communication channel to request the transfer of the combat equipment to your Area of Responsibility.

The US FRONT STRATEGIC RESERVE will be committed at a later date not yet announced.

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European Strategic Reserve fully committed. NO RESERVE LEFT IN THE EUROPEAN FRONT.

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COMBAT ALERT – 1985: Under an Iron Sky 4th Echelon

COMBAT ALERT — FOR IMMEDIATE EXECUTION

Comrade Colonel-General,

Despite the sincere and tireless diplomatic efforts of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to preserve peace in Europe, the aggressive and provocative actions of the imperialist United States and its puppet regime in Bonn continue to pose an unacceptable threat to the sovereignty of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the collective security of the Socialist Bloc.

 Accordingly, the Central Committee, with full authority and historical responsibility, has directed the Armed Forces of the USSR to commence OPERATION LADOGA. The fraternal forces of our Warsaw Pact allies stand shoulder to shoulder with us in this historic struggle.

 You are hereby ordered to immediately execute the OPERATION LADOGA Directive.

MISSION

  1. Access the 1985: Under an Iron Sky 4th Echelon page, and proceed to acquire your combat equipment.
  2. Maintain continuous communication with the Political Officer attached to your formation and report all developments in your front sector, as per established protocols.

OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS

  1. The combat equipment is available in limited quantity. The requests will be handled on a first come first served basis.
  2. A small emergency reserve will be kept aside and used at STAVKA discretion.

Let our actions reflect the iron discipline, revolutionary spirit, and unwavering loyalty of the Red Army. Together, under the banner of Lenin and the guidance of the Party, we march toward the final victory over imperialism.

Long live the Socialist cause! Long live the indomitable will of the Soviet people!

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The Fate of All Crowned at CSR Awards!

Hearken, O Citizens!

Let it be proclaimed beneath the clear vault of heaven and echoed through the marble colonnades of the Agora:

“The Fate of All” — that noble epic recounting the mighty deeds of Alexandros the Great, conqueror of Asia and terror of the Persian hosts — hath been crowned with the Laurel of Excellence as Best Ancient Game of the Year 2024, by the venerable sages of the Lycaeum of the Charles S. Roberts Awards!

With humbled hearts and uplifted voices, we receive this noble recognition, and do now intone a solemn paean of gratitude to the wise and steadfast companions who lent their minds and labours to this most glorious endeavour: Anthony Morphet, Nicolas Michon, Lionel Martinez, Jose Ramon Faura, and Justin Vorhis!

Let all who cherish valour, glory, and the memory of heroic age lift their voices in acclaim!

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1985: Under an Iron Sky at SDHistCon!

Comrades! The 4th echelon of 1985: Under an Iron Sky will be at the San Diego Historical Convention.

In the 2-hours session, we will talk about the biggest news introduced by this echelon, run a playthrough of the build-up and mobilisation period before the beginning of hostilities, and hopefully have some time remaining for a Q&A section.

Attendance is mandatory! Saturday 7th June, 6PM Zulu Time (Central European Time) / 9AM PDT.
Register here: https://tabletop.events/conventions/sdhist-online-2025-second-front

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1985: Under an Iron Sky 4th Echelon – Recruitment Update

TO ALL COMRADES AND CITIZENS OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS

Pursuant to Directive No. 47/382-B issued by the Central Recruitment Directorate of the People’s Commissariat for Defense Mobilization, it is hereby announced that the formation of the 4th Operational Echelon designated for strategic deployment in the Central European zone of military responsibility is approaching fulfilment of the personnel quota as stipulated by State Planning Directive 12/84-K.

In accordance with approved mobilization norms, a restricted number of volunteer positions remain available for assignment to OPERATION LADOGA.

Citizens exhibiting unwavering ideological commitment and physical readiness are instructed to present themselves without delay at their nearest authorized recruitment station for processing and verification. Alternatively, inquiries and applications may be directed to the official contact node: info@TRLGames.com.

All volunteers shall be duly registered in accordance with the Mobilization Registry Statute (Article IV, Section 7) and allocated to their designated formations per operational exigency.

Volunteers already registered do not have to reapply.

Glory to the Workers and Peasants of the Soviet Union.
Long live our inevitable victory over imperialist aggression.

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1985: Under an Iron Sky – 4th Echelon

 As the answer from People, Workers and Soldiers was enthusiastically positive, today we are officially announcing that the plans to mobilise a 4th Echelon for 1985: Under an Iron Sky have started!

Far from being a simple reprint, this new echelon will bring a lot of new and revised stuff. Here’s a partial, work-in-progress list.

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In a Dark Wood – CEASEFIRE

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CENTAG EXORD 103-85 – EMERGENCY PRIORITY
THIS IS NOT A DRILL

SITREP

  1. Starting from 19850730 0002ZT, Warsaw Pact initiated nuclear strikes against AFCENT units.
  2. At 19850730 0105ZT, SACEUR authorized the use of nuclear weapons.
  3. An undetermined number of nuclear warheads in the 5 – 100 kt range have detonated in Central Europe.
  4. No reliable damage or losses assessments are available at the moment.
  5. At 19850730 0244ZT, NATO and Warsaw Pact announced an agreement for an immediate ceasefire has been reached.

MISSION

  1. Maintain current positions.
  2. Hostile actions against Warsaw Pact must cease immediately, except for responding an attack or stopping attempts to further advance into NATO territory.

OPERATIONS

  1. In a Dark Wood is officially out of stock! Once again, it was a short and bloody battle.
  2. Orders already received are safe from nuclear strikes and will reach the front ASAP.
  3. A small strategic reserve is available and will be used at SACEUR’s discretion.

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In a Dark Wood – DEFCON 1

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EMERGENCY PRIORITY – EXORD APEX PREDATOR

SITREP

  1. At 19850724 0404ZT Warsaw Pact launched a major, coordinated offensive against NATO AFCENT and AFNORTH.
  2. At 19850724 0427ZT CJCS and SACEUR declared DEFCON 1.
  3. Transfer of Authority to NATO approved by all alliance members.
  4. Nuclear weapons usage NOT authorized.

MISSION

  1. Proceed as for OPLAN 33001.
  2. Connect to the In a Dark Wood Equipment Page using encrypted communication.
  3. Draw the combat equipment.

COMMAND & SIGNAL

  1. Additional SIGINT and HUMINT at THIS SECURED CHANNEL. Ensure your communication equipment is turned ON.
  2. Unauthorized use of the above classified information will be prosecuted under Martial Law.

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In a Dark Wood – DEFCON 2

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At 20241210 1002ZT SHAPE announced that:

1. Troop movement and rail traffic in DDR, Poland, Czechoslovakia compatible with a Warsaw Pact full mobilisation.

2. Intel assessment indicates a Warsaw Pact offensive in Central Europe within 10 days as PROBABLE.

3. DEFCON is raised to LEVEL 2, effective immediately.

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