In the 2016 a nuclear exchange over the Middle East eradicates 20 million people, a way of life, and the most of the world’s current oil supply. Crude oil prices skyrocket to a previously unheard of $1000 per barrel.
By 2017 the US and Europe eliminate the threat of a world-wide nuclear holocaust the US and EU deploy a comprehensive low orbit anti-ballistic missile system. Russia’s intel operatives get a hold of the plans and builds a version of its own. ICBM’s are made completely obsolete.
Russia, now in possession of the areas containing a large majority of the world’s oil supply experience tremendous economic growth. With this major influx of wealth, Russia rapidly re-establishes itself as the major global superpower and rebuilds her military strength.
All of Europe, excluding the UK and Ireland, come together to create the European Alliance. The new unified Europe becomes a ‘THE’ Superpower of the 21st-century.
In 2020 the United States has nearly finished construction of the Star of Freedom, a military platform placed in low orbit. As this platform houses not only a sophisticated anti-missile system, but 2 full companies of marines with the ability to deploy anywhere planet side within 90 minutes, the balance of power has once again shifted in the United States’ favor. Outraged the European Alliance withdraws participation from NATO in an act of protest
Tension is reaching an all time high between all three factions and the war to end all wars is about to begin.