Strategic Deterrence

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STRATEGIC DETERRENCE
Security Classification: TOP SECRET

SITUATION REPORT

The revival of Russia's submarine-launched missiles as a permanent at-sea deterrent was made in response to the growing number of geopolitical threats to Russia's national security interests. The Russian Strategic Forces has issued Standing Order Sea Deterrent Number 1 (Standing Order SD-1). As per the protocols of the former nuclear deterrent, a schedule has been crafted that will ensure that the Triade Force, consisting of Five Delfin-Class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, will have a single submarine, armed with 16 R-29RMU Sineva ballistic missiles that possess 4 individual Multiple Independently-targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) each, will always be on patrol underwater somewhere in the North Atlantic, and its surrounding seas. In addition, it will be ensured that there will be a single submarine, armed with 16 R-29RMU Sineva ballistic missiles that possess 4 individual Multiple Independently-targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), will always be on patrol underwater somewhere in the Pacific, and its surrounding seas. The schedule that is to be observed is for two Deltas to be on patrol for four months, another two Deltas crew to prepare for its patrol, and the fifth to undergo maintenance. The fifth Delta submarine will act as a reserve in the event that one of its sisters is lost or requires long-term maintenance. The aforementioned fourth Vanguard will be rotated in and out of use regularly to reduce wear and tear on the others. The patrols will consist of randomly plotted courses that will ensure that no patrol is the same as another, and only a select few naval officers will be aware of the patrol's route. Command and control will, like its predecessor, be exercised by the President. However, due to the warheads not being nuclear, the President does not need to authorize every single individual launch. They need only to send authorization that the submarines may deploy their weapons. The Navy can then use them as they see fit within the parameters set by the President, or subject to each target permitted by the President. The primary objective of this operation is to safeguard the sovereignty of Russia and ensure an appropriate response to potential aggressors to Russia, its nationals, or its territorial integrity.

BELLIGERENTS

BLUFOR Russian Federation OPFOR: N/A

ORDER OF OPERATION

Russian Navy x 1 Delta IV Submarine Verkhoturye K-51 Complement: 125 x 2 pressurized water-cooled reactors powering 2 steam turbines with two fixed-pitched shrouded propellers. Unlimited, except by food supplies Armament 16 R-29RMU Sineva ballistic missiles; each with 4 MIRV 4 × bow 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes x 1 Delta IV Submarine Ekaterinburg K-84 Complement: 125 x 2 pressurized water-cooled reactors powering 2 steam turbines with two fixed-pitched shrouded propellers. Unlimited, except by food supplies Armament 16 R-29RMU Sineva ballistic missiles; each with 4 MIRV 4 × bow 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes Strategic Rocket Forces Operational Officers x 20 GRU, Intelligence Directorate Security Officers x 4

CAMPAIGN REGISTER

Operation	Objective	Status
Northern Present	The operation will begin with the K-51 Verkhoturye, a Delta IV-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine, departing from its home port and navigating toward the North Arctic. During this phase, the submarine will maintain full operational protocols to avoid detection by enemy reconnaissance assets, including sonar and satellite surveillance. Upon reaching the designated patrol zone in the Arctic, the submarine will establish an unpredictable course to further reduce the likelihood of detection by enemy forces. Once in the patrol zone, the K-51 Verkhoturye will remain submerged for the duration of the mission. It will maintain complete radio silence and avoid the use of active sonar unless absolutely necessary to avoid revealing its location. The submarine is fully prepared to launch preprogrammed strikes using its ballistic missile arsenal should any escalation occur that threatens national security. The K-51 Verkhoturye is equipped with a preprogrammed strike package targeting key cities: London, Stockholm, Oslo, Paris, Washington D.C., and New York. The submarine is loaded with multiple ballistic missiles capable of reaching these locations, each missile programmed with target coordinates for immediate deployment if hostilities are detected. In terms of logistics, the submarine is fully stocked with food, medical supplies, and fuel sufficient to sustain the crew for a four-month deployment. Resupply missions are not planned unless deemed necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, the submarine’s missile systems are operational and ready for immediate use if required. For communication, the K-51 Verkhoturye will adhere to a strict radio silence protocol throughout the mission. This is the Echo Protocols. Only limited and highly-secure messages will be transmitted, and only for the purpose of confirming specific points of arrival or significant updates to the command chain. In the event that the submarine suffers any damage or encounters operational difficulties, emergency protocols are in place. These protocols prioritize the safety of the crew and the vessel above all else. If a breach of security occurs or the submarine is compromised, it will initiate a full stealth retreat, utilizing evasive maneuvers to evade enemy pursuit until reinforcements or additional support can be provided.	Active
Southern Present	The operation will begin with the K-84 Ekaterinburg, a Delta IV-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine, departing from its home port and navigating toward the Pacific. During this phase, the submarine will maintain full operational protocols to avoid detection by enemy reconnaissance assets, including sonar and satellite surveillance. Upon reaching the designated patrol zone in the Pacific, the submarine will establish an unpredictable course to further reduce the likelihood of detection by enemy forces. Once in the patrol zone, the K-84 Ekaterinburg will remain submerged for the duration of the mission. It will maintain complete radio silence and avoid the use of active sonar unless absolutely necessary to avoid revealing its location. The submarine is fully prepared to launch preprogrammed strikes using its ballistic missile arsenal should any escalation occur that threatens national security. The K-84 Ekaterinburg is equipped with a preprogrammed strike package targeting key cities: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hanoi, Los Angelos, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and Darwin. The submarine is loaded with multiple ballistic missiles capable of reaching these locations, each missile programmed with target coordinates for immediate deployment if hostilities are detected. In terms of logistics, the submarine is fully stocked with food, medical supplies, and fuel sufficient to sustain the crew for a four-month deployment. Resupply missions are not planned unless deemed necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, the submarine’s missile systems are operational and ready for immediate use if required. For communication, the K-84 Ekaterinburg will adhere to a strict radio silence protocol throughout the mission. This is the Echo Protocols. Only limited and highly-secure messages will be transmitted, and only for the purpose of confirming specific points of arrival or significant updates to the command chain. In the event that the submarine suffers any damage or encounters operational difficulties, emergency protocols are in place. These protocols prioritize the safety of the crew and the vessel above all else. If a breach of security occurs or the submarine is compromised, it will initiate a full stealth retreat, utilizing evasive maneuvers to evade enemy pursuit until reinforcements or additional support can be provided.	Active

 

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Deployment Orders​

K-84 Ekaterinburg PN < PM < PL < PK < PJ < PI < OI < NI < NJ	Active
K-51 Verkhoturye LP < LQ < KQ < JQ < HQ < HP < HO	Active

In the secrecy and protections necessary for such operations, the Russian Navy prepared for the deployment of their two ballistic missile submarines. Ahead of their deployment, each submarine was fully fueled with enough non-perishable food/water for eight month journey. The submariners of their submarines said their goodbyes over the course of two weeks as they were held in confinment three days prior to launch to avoid information spillage. Small arms were stored away and placed under guard and lock on the submarine.

As the early morning fog clung to the waters near their home port, the Verkhoturye (K-51) and Ekaterinburg (K-84), two formidable Delta IV-class ballistic missile submarines, began their departures in near-silence, the hum of their reactors powering up the massive steel hulls beneath the surface. Each submarine, their reactors humming steadily, began its journey toward the designated patrol zones, their crews fully aware of the gravity of their mission. It would be a long deployment for the 274 submariners who made up the first two patrols.

The Verkhoturye, stationed in the North, moved slowly at first, cutting through the water with careful as it left port submerged to avoid satelite surveillence. Its crew executed every maneuver as per protocol. The submarine was already deep beneath the ocean’s surface when it left its pen and its departure had been meticulously planned, with every detail accounted for to ensure complete invisibility.

Radio silence protocols were immediately enforced. As it slipped past the coastal defenses and began its trek into the colder, more treacherous waters of the Arctic, only the faintest whispers of the submarine's movements remained, its location masked by the eerie stillness of the water and the dense fog that provided a final layer of concealment.

Meanwhile, the Ekaterinburg silently left its home port on the opposite side of the globe, heading into the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The motion of its massive hull cutting through the water as it trailed. Crew members moved through the submarine, ensuring all systems were online and operational. Once the Ekaterinburg cleared the final stretches of Russian coastal waters, it began its own descent into the lowest depths, reducing its visibility and preparing to enter a vast region of the Pacific.

Each submarine's path was carefully chosen, with the crews programming their courses in ways that would make them nearly impossible to predict. The goal was to ensure future submarines would be undetected and allow Russia to maintain the element of surprise.

In this, the captains and their officers remained solemnly committed to their role in safeguarding Russia's national interests. Even still, the Russian GRU was tasked with placing two special affairs officers to ensure the submarine's crew would undertake any authentic order from their government.

The crews of the submarines would do everything possible to avoid running aground or colliding with the ocean floor or other submarines and would make minor changes to this route (and her depth and speed) if needed to avoid any kind of collision. All of these submarines would use all passive means of sonar to monitor any possible threats or other submarine is in the area.

Once underwater, the two submarine's would remain between 500-1,000 feet below the surface, with a preference to being closer to 1,000 feet below if it was safe to do so (however, the depth would be adjusted if necessary so that she was never at risk of colliding with the ocean floor).

Once the two submarines were outside of Russia's coastal zones, they would slow her speed to 12 knots and continue on their path. The submarines were ordered to reduce speed to 9 knots and be rigged for silent running in order to reduce or totally eliminate noise when passing through territorial waters, including Japan and the South China Sea. All non-essential systems and equipment were turned off, and non-essential sailors were encouraged to rest quietly until they had re-interred non-territorial waters. The Ekaterinburg would be given an extra set of orders, given its path travelled through multiple regions, and would be given extended silent running orders to account for Indonesia and Malaysia and into the Indian Ocean.

With that, the ships were off.