Soviet Union 1991

First update

Two F14 Tomcats are rapidly approaching the USS Dreadnought and Type 037 submarine hunters sailing on the sea. They are preparing to conduct ultra-low-altitude deterrence against Soviet and Chinese ships and protect the Los Angeles-class nuclear submarines and Seawolf-class submarines from evacuating to safe areas, but the USS Dreadnought is still chasing the two submarines, as if it wants to catch them all in one fell swoop.

The rolling waves were broken by the Dreadnought with a displacement of several thousand tons. This steel giant is still ready and can be launched at any time. Captain Shaposhnikov even requested an attack from the Ulyanovsk, but was rejected by the Pacific Fleet of the Red Navy.

Smilyev said that the Red Navy can only carry out limited counterattacks, and any provocative acts of starting a war cannot be carried out. At present, Moscow does not intend to tear its face and fight with the Americans.

Since Moscow has rejected the request, Captain Shaposhnikov can only discuss with the Chinese captain of the 037 anti-submarine submarine to drive them to about 20 nautical miles from the Nimitz aircraft carrier battle group and give up chasing and return to the joint fleet.

20 nautical miles is the psychological bottom line of the Pacific Fleet.

With the roar of the engine, the crew of the Dreadnought lowered their heads, and a huge black shadow passed over their heads. This was the third time that the F14 Tomcat flew low over the large anti-submarine ship. This was a warning from the American fighter, warning the Soviet ships to evacuate from this sea area, otherwise the two carrier-based aircraft would launch a fatal attack. However, Captain Shaposhnikov ignored the warning of the American fighter and continued to pursue the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered submarine. His confidence came from the eight-unit Doyle air defense. The Dreadnought had locked two F14 Pandas. As long as the other party dared to act rashly, the air defense equipped by the large anti-submarine ship would definitely vent on them without leaving a single one.

After seeing that the warning of low-altitude flyby threat was ineffective, the pilot began to request the captain of the USS Nimitz to launch an attack. Two F14 Tomcats circled around the USS Intrepid, staring at each other's every move. The pilot of the fighter even put his finger on the launch button, waiting for the order from the USS Nimitz.

The combat command room of the USS Nimitz has become very quiet. Everyone is waiting for the captain's final order. All the carrier-based aircraft on the aircraft carrier have flown out and are ready for a first-level battle.

However, the captain of the USS Nimitz did not dare to make such an instruction. He replied to the pilot of the F14 Tomcat to continue the low-altitude flyby warning, forcing the USS Intrepid to give up the pursuit. But in front of the nearly 7,000-ton displacement of the USS Intrepid, the body of the F14 Tomcat looked a little ridiculous.

Captain Shaposhnikov was teasing the Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine and the Seawolf-class attack submarine in front of him like a cat playing with a mouse. In front of the natural submarine killer, they were more like two pitiful prey. Even with the cover of the F14 Tomcat, it was difficult to get rid of the fear and oppression brought by the submarine killer behind them.

"What? Has the Nimitz not responded yet? What's the use of sending two F14 fighters? The other side is a large anti-submarine ship!" The captain wiped the fine beads of sweat on his forehead, staring at the gradually shortening distance on the radar, "This is the Pacific Ocean, not their ocean territory. Are these two guys really going to provoke a war?"

At the same time, the F14 fighter pilot reported the emergency to the captain of the Nimitz, and then gradually approached the side of the anti-submarine ship. He even wanted to use machine guns to fire warning shots on the sea surface beside the anti-submarine ship to warn the Soviet large anti-submarine ship not to mess around.

However, General Shaposhnikov, who was smoking a pipe, didn't care about it. He continued to command the Dreadnought to approach Los Angeles, and kept reporting the coordinates of the two submarines to the Type 037 submarine hunter. The two submarine killers kept tracking the prey in front.

The pilot of the F14 fighter wanted to give another low-altitude flyby warning, but saw two fighters flashing from the side with a sharp whistle. The flashing red star on the tail wing was particularly dazzling. This was the Su-33 carrier-based aircraft that took off from the Ulyanovsk, specially to escort the 1155 anti-submarine ship.

The Su-33 fighter kept provoking the F14 in front of it, and its streamlined body brought the violent aesthetics of the Red Empire to the extreme. The Su-33 fighter directly surrounded the F14 Tomcat, making a provocative defensive roller action, forcing the two US fighters to leave.

Perhaps unable to bear the provocation of the other side, the pilot of the F14 once again made a request to the captain of the Nimitz, "Command, the enemy has dispatched two Su-33 fighters. Repeat, the enemy has dispatched two Su-33 fighters. Request a firing order, request a firing order."

"Calm down, boys, don't fire accidentally, I will ask the US Department of Defense for permission to attack." The captain of the Nimitz also felt that he could not save his face. If the other side continued to force him like this, the Pacific Fleet would lose face.

But he didn't want to be called the initiator of the war, so he specifically requested an attack order from the US Department of Defense.

However, the Pentagon had already quarreled over this matter. Hardliners and conservatives could not reach a consensus on this issue. Some people believed that this was a provocation to the US defense force and must be fought back. Others opposed the idea of ​​this warmongering maniac and accused the other side of being the embryo of fascism.

"Minister Perry, we cannot agree to this attack request." Navy Commander-in-Chief Burda said anxiously, "This is an excuse for the Soviets to launch a war, and the United States is not ready for a war yet."

Perry certainly understood how difficult this decision was. Regardless of whether he chose to agree or refuse, his position as Secretary of Defense might not be preserved, so he simply kicked the ball to others. As for the final outcome, it has nothing to do with him.

"The Department of Defense also does not have the right to make this decision." Secretary Perry took a deep breath and said to the captain of the USS Nimitz on the other side of the world, "So stay calm and I will now request President Mario from the White House."

Secretary Perry put down the phone and found that everyone around him was focusing on him. He shrugged helplessly, "What? This is a major decision. The Department of Defense has no right to decide such a major event. It can only be the highest ranking person in the White House." The leader issued this order.”

Secretary Perry signaled everyone to calm down. He dialed the White House line and reported the situation to President Mario concisely and clearly, "A Soviet anti-submarine ship and a Chinese submarine hunter are tracking one of our nuclear submarines and conventional attack submarines." We dispatched two F14 fighter jets to intercept the submarine, but the other party also dispatched two Su-33 fighter jets for aerial counter-interception. Now the F14 fighter pilot requests an attack order. Your Excellency, we believe that the Pacific Fleet and even the Department of Defense have no right to make such a decision. This order."

After Secretary Perry said this, he finally felt relieved. This meant that the decision-making power would no longer be on him, but would be in the hands of US President Mario. But Secretary Perry also did not want to see a contest between the United States, China and the Soviet Union. He added in a low voice, "If a conflict does break out, I think the European Union can laugh out loud in its dreams."

"I understand, Secretary Perry, that's it for now."

Minister Perry was worried that the delay was too long and quickly said, "The situation is urgent, and I ask President Mario to make a decision as soon as possible."

"Yeah, I know."

President Mario hung up the phone and rested his chin on his right hand, making a difficult decision. It's not for nothing that he avoided Pentagon meetings. It would be a very bad thing to let a group of hawks and doves sway his decision.

"Counselor Anthony, what should we do now?" President Mario said with a wry smile, "This is simply bursting a hornet's nest. If this continues, it may really evolve into a regional conflict."

Anthony put down the report on the Asia-Pacific situation in his hand, took off his glasses and put them in his breast pocket, tapped his temple with his index finger, and said calmly, "The key to solving this war crisis does not lie with me, but with China's Taiwan government. "(To be continued.)