Seawolf #1, Ivan Marches, 1996

NEWS “After months of economic, ethnic, and political disturbances in the former Soviet Union, Russian military readers suceded in overthrowing the pro-democracy government and establishing a nationalist military regime. Opposition to the coup quickly disappeared when, three days ago, the Russian President disappeared under the mysterious circumstances. Russian troops are now consolidating the coup’s control of all major cities and industries. Armored divisions have occupied Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, forcibly reincorporating the Baltic states into the resurrected Soviet Union. Organized resistance to the invasion has been met with brutality and violence. “NATO has responded to the recent events with a general mobilization along the German border and continual airlifts of supplies to Europe. NATO and US forces worldwide are on the highest level of alert.” “Closer to home, a revolt has broken out in Cuba, Anti and pro-Castro forces are battling across the island tonight. Sources say the U. S. is now supplying arms and supplies to the rebels, but the President has ruled out direct military intervention. The Cuban navy and most of the air force have remained loyal to Castro, but approximately half of the army is believed to be on the rebel side. Unconfirmed reports indicated that Soviet advisors stationed in Cuba have joined the fighting On Castros’s behalf.” “Sources within the Pentagon report that a large force of Soviet vessels has left the northern port of Severomorsk. The task force is allegedly carrying troops to relieve Castro’s beleaguered forces. Neither the State Department nor the Pentagon has had any official comment on the rumors.” BACKGROUND A Russian task force has sailed from Severomorsk, escorting troop transports carrying 12,000 marines and soldiers to bolster pro-Castro forces in Cuba. Increasingly stern warnings from Washington have been ignored. The Seawolf has been sent to determine if any missile submarines are secretly accompanying the group