Chapter 2-3 Echoes of the Cold War

table of content:

Reference, Lore, Character

Part 1 Reference

Cold War Proxy Conflicts (Cuba, Korea, Afghanistan): Proxy wars, Where superpowers fight without actually fighting,

The missile site aimed at Yellow Nation territory: This is a direct parallel to the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, just miles from the USA,

or when USA trying put missile on Ukraine and South Korea which aim to Moskow

The Genius Society inspiration

Powerful Organizations Operating Outside Direct Government Control, without being directly accountable to any single government (or hidden by design)

The CIA, the CIA has historically engaged in covert operations around the world, sometimes without the full knowledge or approval of Congress or the President. they even experiment their own people like documented on the operation “mk-ultra”.

Unit 731. During World War II, Japan conducted horrific human experimentation in Manchuria, Their full extent of the atrocities may never be known, (and you dont wanna know)

and the the US did acquiring “scientific” stuff after World War II, hence. now you know why some “wacky” things CIA do in cold war.is exist not in fiction. not in games. but in real life.

Pythagoras School, we all know Pythagoras by from his math theory. but in past he form a community which not focusing studying math. but some myth and exoteric stuff. they selective which and who can join. in height of the power they even take a city, one things is weird is they forbid eat peanut

Wartime Rationing and Resource Scarcity: The struggles Alam faces with food, medicine, and fuel shortages mirror the hardships experienced by many populations during wartime.

Many countries during WWII implemented strict rationing programs to ensure equitable distribution of scarce resources. This included rationing food, fuel, clothing, and other essential goods. like the Siege of Leningrad during WWII, often led to extreme food shortages and even instances of cannibalism

The Story of Yusuf (Joseph): Alam's reference to the story of Yusuf (Joseph) from religious texts (both the Bible and the Quran) and his strategy of preserving resources and granting extra rations to the sick draws , The story recounts how Joseph, through his wisdom and foresight, advised the Pharaoh of Egypt to store grain during years of plenty to prepare for a coming famine.

Vassal states: The Blood Khaganate's dependence on the Red Nation for coal and heat generators reflects the historical concept of vassal states, where a weaker state is subordinate to a more powerful one and owes it allegiance or tribute.

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Dehumanization: To make it easier for soldiers and civilians to accept violence against the enemy by portraying them as less than human.

Part 2 Lore

Genius Society

Beyond the obvious Red Nation and Genius Society links,the Society was doing shady business worldwide, she was part of the whole post-apocalyptic capitalist thing, using her Simulated Universe for fun and profit.

But here's a cool thought: before she was all about the Genius Society, she was involved with this group called the Transcendental Council (Nerealnoye Sostoyaniye).

Their whole deal was about this "Unreal State," altered consciousness, places where reality gets wonky, or even some deep philosophical stuff about detaching from the real world.

come from a group focused on mental transcendence. They have been messing with consciousness, doing weird reality experiments, or chasing some kind of enlightenment, which later on Zion use their tech for foundation of Virtual world program

Nerealnoye Sostoyaniye, Ruan Mei and Skinwalkers

before war, a group of Russian Scientist trying create A state of altered consciousness and perception project

"Unreal State" refer to a state of enlightenment, transcendence, or detachment from the material world, achieved through constantly expose to virtual world. Alternatively, it could represent a state of existential dread or nihilism, where individuals perceive reality as meaningless or illusory.

why? to created a perfect citizen and perfect nation. they must less “human”. but then war broke. some scientist goes rogue after government collapse.

and one particular scientist named Sophie goes beyond to created a virtual world. because money should be made and some resource is cant just be required by automatons, so Sophie use the available tech to fulfil her curiosity and makes money, over times her colleagues is had different vision for Nerealnoye Sostoyaniye, so one by one they break up from her. this sense of isolation make Sophie turn into more detachment and loneliness. so she change the group name as and The Genius Society inspiration, she took the name from the Honkai: Star Rail, her favorite game. and change her name as Ruan Mei, her favorite character which she belief represent her (its totally me moment, but bit sad)

Skinwalkers

since Eastern wasteland filled by warmonger warlord and tribes. Ruan mei use mind control Animal to guard her bunkers. and sell enchanted horse for the locals via dolls brokers, name Skinwalkers actually reference for american Djin or Demon things in America. something animal but closer to human

Blood khaganate

When Emp collapse and sea rising. many citizen especially in big city and sea shore moving into mainland. this shift of power make land based region like in Mongolia had massive population boost in short term. this geographic advantage created the local “native” people had sense of Superiority, especially when Zion start rigged their government and carefully put the right wing party to rule the new nation. the revival concept of “pax mongolica” created, justify their action to expand beyond their border. because the wikipedia bible say so

The original Pax Mongolica, a period of relative peace and stability in Eurasia during the Mongol Empire, is being twisted to justify expansion and conquest. This is a classic example of historical revisionism, where historical events are reinterpreted to serve contemporary political agendas *wink*

Part 3 Char

Ali: A tribal leader which originally come from Canada and his great great grand father is famous MMA champion, when “great tribal massacre” Ali and his people is migrate to Asia. and passing the bering strait when winter. the sea is frozen. created natural bridge for them. when constantly harassed by Zion force, Tribal refugee took heavy casualties when passing the frozen bridge, but their struggle is not done yet. they then greet by Khagan warriors. after an epic desperate battle, Ali and small followers manage to flee. and by times, many minority and marginalized group join Ali. He then keep moving to west, along the way to make a point Ali often Wrestling on every champion he meet, from human contender to semi human one. this created his reputation and easier way to win heart of locals. he manage passing the dangerous siberian wasteland, until finally he found Alam and Wanderers.

Subutai: original name is Akbar. but after the Khaganate turn into Fascist regime. he change his name as Subutai. mimicking the famous Mongol general in past. with his augmented body. he quickly rank up into Captain. and Khan then give him mission to expand into west *double wink*