Deus Nos Ducit Ad Astra Per Aspera

As Russia discussed with Britain on a course of action, the news of the border incursions on both of them spread to the rest of the World.

This sparked debates on what would happen, some say that Russia and Britain will invade Afghanistan while others say they will be more civil.

But those debates shattered when the news of Ottoman involvement came to light. Now this is no longer a debate between civilians, but one of Nations.

The picture is clear, Russia and Britain will do something and whatever it is won't be good for the Ottoman Empire.

The German Emporor called his cousins to inquire what they will do. Nicolas and George answered with the same sentence.

The Ottomans must surrender the ones responsible.

But as you know, the Ottomans being Ottomans won't listen, so invasion it is.

Wilhelm could only sigh at this. He won't like seeing a power balancer disappear but he has a good head on his shoulders.

A Russo-Anglo coalition is a nightmare to face and he'll happily give that honor to the Ottomans.

With Germany declaring neutrality in this conflict, Austria-Hungary followed the same, quickly followed by the French and Italians.

The United States of America didn't bat an eye as their isolationist policy has a strong grip on them.

The Qing support the Russians with the Japanese in no mood to even lift a finger as they are still in shambles.

The other nations followed the rest with being neutral.

Conclusion, all Great Powers declared neutrality, the Ottomans are done for.

But before war can be declared, a Ultimatum is send to the Sultan.

Surrender the ones responsible.

-Constantinople, Ottoman Empire-

The news of their fault also spread to the civilians of the Ottomans. They are restless as they pray that the Sultan listens to the two Great Powers and surrender the ones at fault. Those prayers are for nought.

-Within the Sultans Palace-

"Dammit! How did they find out!"

The Sultan Mehmet the V screamed at his subordinates.

He is furious, he was promised that the Russians and the British will invade Afghanistan and exhaust themselves fighting that godforsaken Mountainus nation. Then he can easily invade Russian Caucasus, British colonial holdings in the Middle East and their colony in Egypt, especially the Suez Canal.

He was lied to! The Russians and British somehow found out and now they demanded the surrender of those responsible. He is the one who started this! He can't surrender himself, the Sultan!

"How! That bastard lied to me! Guards! Find that man and bring me his head!"

The Guards next to the Sultan stiffened. One Guard stepped forward and knelt.

"Your Majesty, that man disappeared. We can't find him."

Mehmet face went crimson in unrivaled fury.

"You incompetent bastards! How did you lose one man! After all I did to gain this Throne, I even killed my father to sit on this lump of gold! I cant lose it now after all I did, not to those believers of a False Saint!"

Mehmet even shamelessly revealed that he was the one who killed his father, the previous Sultan in his blind rage.

The Guards eyes opened in shock, the Sultan killed the previous Sultan? This is unbelievable. This is Patricide!

"Aaggghh, fine! Send a message to those bastards. Tell them I won't surrender anyone to them and they should go and suck it!"

The Prime Minister shook, this is absurd, the Sultan just insulted two Emporors of the strongest nations.

"Ah, and tell them that we will rid of that False Saint for good!"

The Prime Ministers face went ashen, he can't believe it. His Nation is done for, the Sultan insulted the Saint of Russia who even the Vatican supports. Even their brothers and sisters in Russia who broke apart support her.

The Vatican will probably call for a Crusade, but whats going to happen for sure is the full might of the Russian Army pinned against them with the British coming right behind them.

"What are you standing there for! Move, you incompetent cur!"

The Prime Minister bowed down and left the Throne Room.

-With Anastasia-

Currently the Russian Army relocated its Southern District to the Caucasus with the Caucasian Military District deploying troops as well. The Western Military District which consists of Ukrainians, Moldovans, Poles, Belarusians, Latvians, Lithuanians and Estonians deployed its forces to Odessa, Sevastopol, Yalta and Rostov-on-Don.

They will invade via landingcraft that Imperial Inc. created. With the Black Sea Fleet escorting them and giving support by shelling the entire Ottoman Black Sea coast.

Due to the Modernisation and Industrialization, Russia upgraded its Navy. The Black Sea Fleet consists of a multitude of Cruisers, Destroyers, Hospital Ships, Supply Ships, but the important ones are the new Battleships and the infamous Dreadnoughts. And that's just the Black Sea Fleet, there is still the Arctic Fleet, the Atlantic Fleet, the Baltic Fleet and the Pacific Fleet who fought against the Japanese.

The British said they will blockade the Ottomans in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. While they invade from said waters their Army will march from Egypt.

The Russian Navy from the Black Sea and the Army from the Caucasus.

The Ottomans will get invaded from five sides. Black Sea, Caucasus, Persian Gulf, Mediterranean and Egypt.

While that they will support Rebells in the Balkans to rise up, thus making the fronts against the Ottomans a total of six.

"They refused our Ultimatum, not only that they even insulted the Saint, that's unforgivable!"

One Marshall screamed out as he hit the desk.

"I agree, no one insults our Saint and gets away scot free!"

Anastasia put her palm on her face.

Those men really are strong believers. But this is not a time to talk about herself but the upcoming war.

"Calm down, I know you are mad at the Ottomans for insulting me and I say I'm touched that you care for my reputation but now we need to focus on the war. My father put me in charge so listen to my Orders."

The Men in the war room hushed as they bowed to her.

Nicolas made her the Supreme Comander for the Russian Forces for this war. She is in charge of the Caucasian and Black Sea front.

But as you know, she's just one person, so these men here are here to help and give out orders to the troops when she's not focused on said troops. The Fleet Admiral is not here as his presence is required at his Fleet currently stationed at the Ports in the Ukrainian Governorate and Russia Governorate.

The only Marshall's here who get to participate are someone who she's quite acquainted with. It's Michael and Alexi, the two Generals who lead the troops in Korea with her. With Anastasias support they got promoted to Marshall Rank.

Michael is the Marshall of the Caucasian Military District and Alexi is the Marshall of the Western Military District. Quite the coincidence one would say.

Michael will lead the Caucasian front alongside Anastasia while Alexi will lead the troops who will land on Ottoman shores via landingcraft from the Black Sea Fleet. That's why Alexi will leave shortly to join the Fleet so he can be present with his men.

"Ahem, alright, everything is ready. The British have given the signal that they to are ready. Alexi it's time for you to leave and join your men, Michael you get to stay. Let's crush some Ottoman scum."

""Uraa!""