The Apocalypse Game

NUCLEAR CRISIS SIMULATION

Six nuclear-armed states are competing over an uninhabited Meridian Ocean atoll. Each leader brings a different political system, personal vulnerability and attitude toward annihilation. Most understand that a nuclear exchange could destroy their countries. One does not especially care.

Choose the leader you will play. The game remembers your decisions. Actions that solve today's problem may create a worse one weeks later.
General Aaron

Republic of Tselinograd

General Aaron (Republic of Tselinograd) — Military ruler

A middle-income state seized in a coup six months ago. Aaron controls the government but lacks full international recognition. His rule depends heavily on the armed forces.

  • Impulsive and inexperienced
  • Needs to appear strong to the military
  • Fears retaliation and nuclear annihilation
  • International legitimacy is weak
President Henry

The Presidency of Siavaand

President Henry (The Presidency of Siavaand) — Elected president

A large developing democracy with corruption, inequality and a powerful nationalist movement. Henry won fairly but courted extremists during the election.

  • Must manage Parliament and courts
  • The National Vanguard expects aggression
  • Wants greater personal power
  • Fears nuclear retaliation
President John

The United States of Ferrara

President John (The United States of Ferrara) — Elected president

A wealthy, long-established republic split almost evenly between two political camps. John faces scandal and the possibility of losing office within a year.

  • Protective of Ferrara's traditional power
  • Under pressure to look presidential
  • Haunted by his family's political legacy
  • Strong institutions, fierce polarization
Queen June

The Monarchy of Betonia

Queen June (The Monarchy of Betonia) — Hereditary monarch

A prosperous, long-standing monarchy with a high quality of life. Queen June possesses near-absolute authority, but convention requires her to keep a six-person Royal Advisory Board broadly satisfied.

  • Can veto the board in extreme situations
  • No meaningful coup risk
  • Lives in the shadow of her late father, the old King
  • Uniquely indifferent to nuclear annihilation
Queen Jenny Johnson

Batavia

Our Dearly Beloved Supreme Leader Queen Jenny Johnson (Batavia) — Coup-installed ruler

A poor state with a long history of military takeovers. Jenny Johnson seized power less than three weeks ago and has not yet learned which commanders are truly loyal.

  • Power base is new and fragile
  • Real risk of another coup
  • Wants to project aggression
  • Fears nuclear annihilation
Chancellor Renata

The Confederacy Of Koland

Chancellor Renata (The Confederacy Of Koland) — Disputed elected ruler

A rising first-world economy with a shaky electoral system. Many citizens believe Renata seized power through a sham election and is using the crisis to consolidate authoritarian rule.

  • Technically answerable to Congress
  • Advisers are visibly afraid of her
  • Obsessed with Koland supremacy
  • Will risk catastrophe for ideological control
DECLASSIFIED RECORDS — HISTORICAL MEMORY

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