Turn 22(1938 2nd Half): Luxury is the Opposite of the Natural Necessity
Resources per turn 695+ULAG with 40 in storage.
Party Support 45
Current Status of ULAG:
Population: 983,000 (I'll round to the nearest 100k)
Attitude: Stable
Food State: Hearty Meals, -75 Resources Per Turn
Guard State: Intensive Monitoring, -25 Resources Per Turn
Resource Income: Construction focused, 150 Resources Per Turn, Additional Actions
Nationalist Offensive Gains Minimal Ground
The brave defenders of the republic have repulsed yet another enemy offensive looking to cut off the previous gains made during the May offensives….
-ABC, September 11th, 1938
Steam Train Market Flooded
With the mass release of many steam locomotives, the Soviet Union competes against domestic manufacture, needing decisive action to be taken…
-St.Louis Star, July 20th, 1938
Soviets Import Coal in Shocking Reversal
With the purchases of a large quantity of coal by the Soviet Union, many economists wonder what is possibly going on in the closed state that can so rapidly necessitate such a purchase…
-New York Times, August 28th, 1938
Free and Fair Trials in the Soviet Union
With a multitude of trials of traitors, the Soviet system has been found to be much more just, with the defendants confessing to their crimes to their peers…
-Daily Worker, November 15th, 1938
Soviets Continue to Dominate Aluminum Market
Despite the utter backwardness and political repression in the Union, their exports of aluminum have only gone up, likely at the cost of thousands of workers...
-The Wall Street Journal
Free dice to allocate: 4 Dice
Infrastructure 8 Dice
[]Regional Interlinked Grids: The construction of a full regional scale grid is necessary to ensure that every city and town can be connected to the central network of electrical capacity. While such an effort would be a massive arduous undertaking, progress will allow an enormous leap forward in the workers' comfort and quality of life. Such efforts would also enable the expansion of new types of industry exploiting the production of electric power. (Select a region from: Far East and Siberia) (15 Resources per dice (0/300))
[]Road Programs(Stage 4): The construction of additional gravel roads in the countryside along with the leveling of multiple dirt roads, will ensure the continued access of trucks into the farming interior. These road programs will be far broader in scope than the previous ones, but also far less involved per road, as the priority will be creating a stable route into and out of the countryside. As an added bonus, these routes will significantly improve the integration of the rural areas into the union and easily purchase supplies from cities. (15 Resources per dice (70/500))
[]Create Trolly Lines: With the current expansion of bus-transit in many urban areas, it will be prudent to start the expansion of a massive electric trolly system all over the Union. While this will take a fair degree of electric power, it will allow workers to move around cities far easier. Simultaneously, the bulk of this effort will be focused on Moscow, renovating the home of the revolution to a new standard in ease of movement and quality of life. These will be all-electric and should also help to reduce the amount of smog inside of cities. (15 Resources per dice (0/300))
[]White Sea-Baltic Canal: There has always been a need to connect the white sea to the baltic sea. Now, with a single large scale canal construction effort, such an endeavor will be possible. While the project itself will be challenging due to the cold and distance, it should be reasonably light on resources, only necessitating a large quantity of manpower. With heated trains and some limited heating for tents, the workforce casualties will also be kept to acceptable levels. (5 Party Influence upon completion, 10 Resources per dice (0/200))
[]Angara River Systems: An expensive and labor-intensive proposal for utilizing the deep Siberian river for additional power generation and motive capacity. While the local region is under-developed, the construction of multiple new hydroelectric systems will allow significant improvements in the transportation of goods and improve the power available in the Union's deep Siberian regions. Such efforts, however, will be challenging due to the inhospitable terrain and lacking infrastructure in the region. (5 Party Influence upon completion, 15 Resources per dice (0/400))
Heavy Industry 12 Dice
[]Magnitogorsk Planned City(Stage 5): The further expansion of the planned city will be one of the largest efforts undertaken by the Union. The complex will nearly double in size and become the premier steel production installation in the world. The alloying vats will be further expanded with more steel blends tested out to improve quality, and another metallurgical university will be constructed. The goal of this final level of expansion would be to create an industrial complex nearly half a million strong focused on the production of steel for the Union, creating a true paragon city for industrialization. (-20 Party Influence if not Finished) (10 Party Influence upon completion, 20 Resources per dice (977/1200))
[]Zlatoust Planned City(Stage 4): While the initial stages of the Zlatoust industrial city have been fully completed, there is still a considerable amount of progress that can be done. For this step of the plan, an additional mass of infrastructure needs to be constructed, but nothing needs to be rebuilt due to good planning. With these large industrial expansions, a considerably more significant amount of new alloys can be transferred to multiple industries. The most notable of these will be the production and processing of Tungsten, as the metal is critical for a large quantity of industrial machinery, and more is always in need. (10 Party Influence upon completion, 15 Resources per dice (205/700))
[]Stoylenskoye Planned City(Stage 1): The infrastructure base's construction to tap a new large deposit of iron for its production to steel is a critical step in further expanding Steel production in the Union. The deposits in the Kursk region are the highest in any place outside of Magnitogorsk. They are also fairly easily accessible, making the site a perfect one to construct a planned city. While the city itself will also be focused on Steel production, many of the early lessons learned during the construction of Magnitogorsk will be taken into account to optimize higher-quality steel production. (20 Resources per dice (0/100))
[]Donbas Coal Basin Mine Expansion(Stage 4): The expansion of the basin any further will be an impractical endeavor as the bulk of the easily reachable coal is already under utilization. Still, further efforts can be invested to produce more coal yet from the region. However, such material will be far harder to ship to the Urals, where the bulk of the coal use occurs. (15 Resources per dice (65/400))
[]Kuznetsk Basin Mine Expansion(Stage 4): With the current mining expansion stage, a further ramp-up of open-pit mines is necessary to increase significantly the amount of coal pulled from the earth. While such an expansion will only take a bit more labor, it will substantially increase diesel use in the coal mines due to heavy transportation and mining equipment. Still, progress must be made, and with the constant mechanization effort, far more coal can be extracted per worker. (15 Resources per dice (68/500))
[]Gorky Machine-building Plant(Stage 4): Now that the plant is in full production and can quickly meet the goals set out for it, the planned future expansion can be attempted. This expansion will massively expand the city. It is built-in along with considerably ramping up production. Such heavy machinery production will cause a massive amount of steel and coal use and allow mechanisms to start being issued to construction crews. While this will make many construction efforts more expensive, it will considerably speed up constructive effort all over the Union and free up a considerable amount of manpower. (10 Party Influence upon completion, 35 Resources per dice (2/600))
[]Power Production Campaigns(Stage 4): The next step is constructing yet more thermal power stations to power the Union. This stage of the effort will build a truly massive number of electric stations and use a similarly enormous quantity of coal. It will allow a good amount of grid redundancy and the introduction of central electric heating, as no longer will power under-production be able to cause people to freeze. This stage of the program will also ensure that most towns and segments of the grid have a similar redundancy level, hopefully relegating full blackouts to the past. (20 Resources per dice (52/500))
Light and Chemical Industry 6 Dice
[]High Octane Experiments: The current fuel production in the Union is of a decidedly lower octane than fuel made from other sources. While there is currently a lack of specific industrial and chemical processes to improve the octane beyond adding tetraethyl lead, there have to be other additives capable of enhancing the anti-knocking effect of fuel. While the results from such an attempt are unlikely to be dramatic, it should allow an increase in engine compression ratios. (20 Resources Per dice (0/100))
[]Large Scale Synthetic Rubber: Given the great success and progress that has occurred with the initial synthetic rubber experiments, a larger follow-on facility is recommended. While this plant will not substitute the entirety of the Union's rubber use, it will considerably reduce the dependence on foreign imports. This plant will use a considerable amount of feedstock, but that is unavoidable when ensuring independence from the vulnerable rubber trade. (5 Party Influence upon completion, 30 Resources per dice (0/250))
[]Expanded Radio Plants Further: Given the significant coordination issues of military units in Spain, further radio production is needed. This current proposal for improving radio access will be targeted towards the company level, with a new standardized truck mounting a large scale radio unit made. The advantage of such a setup is that the truck can power its own radio-unit and haul the fuel needed to run the generator while providing a mobile platform for coordinating the infantry. The production of such a quantity of radio, especially with the degree of mobilization, will pose a massive challenge, but the challenge can be overcome with time and labor. (30 Resources per dice (131/500))
[]Bakelite Production(Army): The army has a desperate need to produce more resin for various applications. With the construction of an additional number of bakelite plants, this need can be easily met. While no concrete applications for light plastic have yet made themselves evident, some engineers are already suggesting using it heavily in aircraft and personnel army devices. However, the quantity of the material needed has caused some delays as the future needs seem to be quite massive. (25 Resources per dice (0/300))
Agriculture 4 Dice
[]New Socialist Towns(Stage 5): The further expansion of the last stage of the new towns will be the triumphant moment of the Union, as the conversion will indicate that all planned agricultural and rural communities have adopted the new model. While some have fought, the prices have broken most of their will to fight back, and just the last holdouts need to be converted. Over time, these towns may shift over into far larger installations, but this step has allowed a clean break with old peasants. (5 Party Influence upon completion) (Think Moshav with more propaganda) (10 Resources per dice (431/500)
[]Banana Farming Cooperatives: With the banana tree's caloric yields and the multitude of good climatic zones for its cultivation, it would be prudent to start new large cooperatives growing it. While these installations will provide a good amount of fruit for the Union, the bulk of the product will be treated as a luxury good and supplied as a bonus for well-performing workers. Simultaneously, the plant's sweet flavor can be used in other ways as a viable addition to flavor dishes. (15 Resources per dice (0/150))
[]Fruit Tree Cultivation: Many fruiting trees can be grown in regions where conventional agricultural practices have proven to have poor results. While the food produced from these will likely be fairly minimal, additional luxury fruits will allow the workers to receive far more luxuries. Simultaneously, the production of fruits will allow for some export outside of the Union, producing a relatively decent quantity of resources. (15 Resources per dice (0/200))
[]Expand Factory Farms: Given the demand for meat products and the current surplus of fodder crops that can be used in animal farming, it would make perfect sense to authorize the construction of more factory farming complexes. These would primarily be focused on milk and beef production, but smaller, more local installations will be made for the mass production of chickens. (15 Resources per dice (43/200))
Services 4 Dice
[]Polytechnic Universities(Stage 4): With the steady introduction of more experienced professors from initial university efforts, it would be prudent to further increase the number of schools. While much of the faculty in these new institutions would be reasonably low in experience, they have confidence and updated knowledge of the world. Simultaneously, an expanded number of slots will ensure that most graduates from lower education can have a chance at receiving a far better one and being far more productive workers. (10 Resources per dice (0/400))
[]Expand Medical Schooling: Medical schools have always provided a hard limit on the number of new experienced doctors and nurses available. While the current system produces a steady stream of graduates, large parts of the medical force are retiring. As it would be a shame to lose their experience and expertise, a further large series of medical schools can be constructed to ensure that the pipeline of doctors continues to remain strong. (15 Resources per dice (0/200))
[]Pharmacy Systems: With the newly available amount of medications that need to be distributed to workers all over the Union, the creation of a separate pharmacy system can enable far easier access. While the bulk of the pharmacies will be operated by newly trained nurses, they should shorten the amount of time the population needs to get medications. Simultaneously, the standardization of medication quality will allow a truly scientific approach to dosages and medicine. (10 Resources per dice (0/150))
[]Nursing Academies: With the current need for nurses all over the Union and in the army, a new cadre of Nurses needs to be trained far faster to allow for them to fill the roles needed. Despite the far shorter training time than full doctors, there is still an inadequate supply of trained nurses, necessitating a large scale program to improve personnel supply. The majority of these nurses will likely need multiple years to gain experience in the field under more senior practitioners, but they should provide decent care for most. (10 Resources per dice (0/250))
Military 8 Dice
(Authors note: Most military efforts will have quality dice rolled after they are completed, which will affect the quality of the buildup/equipment/information)
[]Trial New Long-Range Guns: Given the age of the old extreme range artillery pieces, the time has come to make a new heavy long-range gun. Such a weapon will need dedicated artillery tractors and fire at a glacial pace, but its range should allow for the neutralization of enemy batteries with ease. Still, shells will be heavy, and guns will be costly, but hopefully, each army will soon have dedicated assets to suppress possible enemy long-range guns. (25 Resources per dice (0/40))
[]Trial New Light AA Guns: With the new air-support aircraft coming into service, the old light machine gun anti-aircraft mounts have been proven to be insufficient. Instead, new heavier mountings are needed in larger calibers. While these guns will be a new entry to the forces, their introduction should greatly help defend against enemy air-support assets. It may also provide some more broadly applicable autocannon designs. (15 Resources per dice (0/40))
[]Trial New AT Guns: With the constant declarations of the capabilities of the German heavy tank that is constantly parading down the streets, it would be prudent to further improve anti-tank capabilities. While such a gun may be considerably heavier and more expensive than the old 45mm gun, it should allow a reasonable degree of improvement in penetration. Simultaneously, the gun may be viable for future armored applications, allowing an expansion of capability. (15 Resources per dice (0/40))
[]New Moscow Aviation Plant: With the new I-180 aircraft set to enter service, and the technical testing of the design proving it as sound, full production should rapidly start. While it would be relatively simple to convert the old plants making the I-16 to new standards, a new plant's construction will allow a new and dedicated factory to be made. Such a plant will also allow a dedicated manufacturing plant to be assigned to the Polycarpov OKB. With such a plant, future designs will be considerably improved (30 Resources per Dice 0/150)
[]Modernizations of the Gorky and Moscow Plants: A simple update to the plants currently producing the I-16 will allow the new fighter's rapid production. These conversions will not create dedicated plants for more advanced development but will enable mass production of new airframes towards the field, providing a considerable jump forward in capability. (30 Resources per Dice 0/100)
[]Moscow Tank Plant: The new scouting tank's production is a relatively cheap endeavor as the chassis is light and small. While the tank itself is just an over-glorified armored car, it does maneuver well and has adequate armament for dealing with other light tanks. Simultaneously, it is light enough to perform well in inadequate terrain, with multiple military units wanting it for testing in Spain. (25 Resources per Dice 0/100)
[]Leningrad Tank Plant: The new KV tank's production necessitates the large scale construction of novel tank factories. The tank's size and the new methods needed to make such a large turret have necessitated whole new factory lines to be constructed to produce it quickly and efficiently. While the supply of 76mm guns lasts, the production will be a good amount cheaper, as there is an enormous surplus of cheap guns. This new plant will also be able to more easily link into the Western networks and have more experienced staff as multiple local metal casting plants can be tapped for workers. (30 Resources per Dice 0/200)
[]Chelyabinsk Tank Plant: The new KV tank's production necessitates the large scale construction of novel tank factories. The tank's size and the new methods needed to make such a large turret have necessitated whole new factory lines to be constructed to produce it quickly and efficiently. While the supply of 76mm guns lasts, the production will be a good amount cheaper, as there is an enormous surplus of cheap guns. This new plant will also acquire far less expensive steel due to the close proximity to the center of the Unions steel and machinery production, allowing the tanks that are made to be more affordable. (30 Resources per Dice 0/200)
[]Expand Degtyaryov Arms Plant: With the need for the SMG expressed by a multitude of light infantry and sapper units, it would be prudent to produce a good quantity to equip them. While the general army does not necessitate a large number of these guns, there are multiple proposals to equip entire companies with SMGs for assault duty. For all of these, though, the production of thousands of guns will be necessary. (15 Resources per Dice 0/100)
Bureaucracy 2 Dice
[]Trial Production Staff: The poor state of military production must have someone be at fault for the disrepair and low standards. While they were likely supplied with poorly made domestic machinery older than a portion of the workers, that is no excuse for the degree of slack exhibited. Thus, with a large trial of the personnel, a considerable amount of progress can be made. (15 Party Support if completed, DC 20)
[]Introduce Statistical Planning: The massive policy change that Bazarov has been advocating for all of this time. With the use of statistics and means in planning, a fair amount more progress could be made. While cooking the books will become far harder, this should allow for greater coordination and action through the plan, at the minor cost of necessitating an education to really get into planning aspects. (-10 Party Support if Attempted, DC 60)
[]Back Beria: Despite the use of previous connections to secure a considerable amount of advantages, it is now time to abandon Yezhov. His faction is now falling apart, with many personnel associated with him disappearing into the state apparatus. Thus, to ferment loyalty to the party, Beria's new rising star needs to be backed in politburo meetings to ensure that the previous association with Yezhov does not cause issues. (-10 Party Influence) (Possibly caught in anti-Yezhov-purges if not taken) (DC 40/80)
Moratorium 4 Hours
