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This AAR will consist of my attempt at a Fascist America. I will be playing this game at Normal/Normal, as this AAR aims more towards the story rather than my mad uber skillz that I wish I had. This is completely alt-historical, so I have full rights for my story to not make any sense at times. :smug:

Embracing Fascism
A Fascist With a Plan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=8242428&postcount=2)
Fascists Killing Fascists (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=8328806&postcount=19)

November 11, 1918
New York

Franklin Delano Roosevelt allowed himself to sink in his chair, as he relaxed while watching his children play their silly games. The Great War was over. Now was the time to start plotting his climb to the top of ladder. Roosevelt attempted to brainstorm any possible way to rise above his current position as assistant to the Secretary of the Navy. He had dreams of turning America into a nation that embraced Fascism like a long lost son, with himself sitting at the top calling the shots. You could say that Roosevelt was like Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars (whatever that is) in a way. They both came from humble beginnings, with no one else having any idea what they were really planning, and attempted to make their democracies cruel dictatorships. The only differences are: 1) Roosevelt is not a Sith, and 2) his face doesn’t look like that of a mutated zombie who got hit in the head with a shovel. On the contrary, Franklin was quite beautiful, or at least that’s what his wife, Eleanor (his fifth cousin), always told him.

Anyways, back to Roosevelt’s evil plan circulating through his twisted, fascist mind. Woodrow Wilson was about to hang up his cleats, so to speak, and so there was room for a new Democratic candidate who was preparing for the upcoming election – James M. Cox. Franklin was going to do everything in his power to weasel into the open spot for Mr. Cox. Franklin sunk deeper into the chair as his mind went to work, completely disregarding the bawling children in front of him.

1920 Election
New York

When Roosevelt heard the news of the election, he came dangerously close to slapping his running mate, James Cox, in the face and screaming profanities in his face. Instead, he slyly turned toward Cox and whispered in his ear, “You suck Republican balls.” Cox then sent a vicious glare Franklin’s way. “It’s not like you helped any, Franklin.” Roosevelt only snickered in response, and then added, “Watch me. I will be President of the United States of America in just a few years. I suggest that you take out a pen and paper and take notes, Mr. Cox.” Roosevelt stood up, strolled nonchalantly towards his automobile, and sped off towards his house in Hyde Park.

The result kept racking Franklin’s brain on the car ride home. He couldn’t believe it. He had managed to get the Vice President spot, which was a piece of cake. No, the real problem was the utterly high suck levels of his running mate, James Cox. The team, Franklin and James, had been absolutely slaughtered in the election. The Republican candidate, Warren Harding, had received every single electoral vote in the United States of America. The people loved Mr. Harding, but no one seemed to like his idiot partner Cox.

Once home, Roosevelt shared the grim news with his wife and fifth cousin, Eleanor. “I lost the election, baby.” Eleanor ran up to Franklin and gave him a big hug, telling him that he was still her Frankie Poo. Franklin slithered out of Eleanor’s iron grip, and he darkly informed her of something that had been clawing away at his heart, something urgent that he must pass on to his wife (and fifth cousin). “Eleanor, I hate to tell you this, but others have noted how creepy it is for me to be married to someone I’m related to. I love you, but maybe it’s only because you’re my cousin. Maybe it’s just family love. Whatever it is, I’m not feeling it anymore. It just struck me how weird it is to be married to a relative. You’re maiden name is the same as your married name. And, to make it even weirder, I’m astoundingly handsome, while you look like an effing hobo. We need a divorce, Eleanor.”

Eleanor couldn’t help but stare wide eyed at this, monster she called her husband. “You know what, Delano? I had no idea you were such a jerk! I’ve always thought you were ugly, but I have kept it to myself all these years because I loved who you were on the inside. Now, I don’t even want you in my house. Leave this house right now, or I will call the police. You are not welcome here anymore. I can’t wait until the divorce is official, you, you freak!”

Once outside, Roosevelt was secretly overwhelmed with glee at the outcome. He had lost the election, but his day wasn’t all too bad when he finally got rid of Eleanor. He had wanted to file a divorce the minute he was forced into marriage with her, but he had kept his cool for far too long now. Franklin would find a new home, and he would have no problem convincing the media to listen to his completely false side of the story. He was an evil, Fascist politician. He had no morals or values. All he cared about was the power that would become his when he inevitably became President of the country. Franklin happily put his hat on his head, and rode off to go buy some real estate.

One Week Later
New York, New York

Roosevelt had decided not to file the divorce after all. He had no need for women in his future, and besides, if him and Eleanor were still technically married, no man would go anywhere near a “single” woman with five brat kids. Franklin knew that by not signing the divorce papers (if they ever came), he would cause Eleanor far more pain and suffering than he would by officially ending their marriage.

During his years in politics, Roosevelt had saved his money wisely for the day when he would flee the house. Today, he had closed a deal on a decent sized house in the very heart of New York City, so he could always be right in the middle of the action. Indeed, life was looking up for Franklin. Although the story about “the breakup” was well known by every citizen in America, it was Roosevelt’s sick, twisted version of the incident. He had convinced all of the major newspapers of his version. He was now reading one of those mutated stories while sipping from his cup of coffee, and he was smirking to himself the whole time. The newspaper article read:


A Humble Man
By Faw Scist

By now, everyone in America, and most certainly everyone reading this newspaper, is aware of the butt whooping that the Democratic Party received in last week’s election. However, what most of you are not aware of is the running mate to Democratic candidate James M. Cox, Franklin D. Roosevelt, after he gloomily arrived at his home in Hyde Park, New York that his wife (and fifth cousin) Eleanor Roosevelt exploded on him as soon as Mr. Roosevelt arrived home. Mr. Roosevelt told his heartless wife of the results of the election with an overwhelming sense of sadness and defeat in his voice. Eleanor decided that she had had enough of Mr. Roosevelt, calling him a “failure in life”, among many other things that can’t be printed here. Roosevelt, as any other man would do, packed up and left home after being greeted by the string of profanities at his own home. He kindly asked if he could take care of the kids, but Eleanor stubbornly refused to let go of their children, condemning Mr. Roosevelt to never come within a mile of the house ever again. With his heart broken and his spirits crushed, Mr. Roosevelt has managed to resume life as normally as possible, and has lived his life since then with dignity and reverence. Mr. Roosevelt has truly shown all of us of his compassionate ways and humble actions, leading by example rather than with harsh words or revenge. I take my hat off for Mr. Roosevelt, and I can tell him now that he would have my wholehearted support if he ever ran for office. He is a great man, and we by no means should forget that. Remember Mr. Roosevelt in your prayers.

Roosevelt showed his yellow, decaying teeth in the form of an evil grin, tipped his head back, and let out a maniacal cackle. This was going to be almost too easy.

You shouldn't have wasted this years slider move on going authoritarian. Once the election event fires in November it will automatically move back to democratic.

... How long does a 99 build of BB's take?

You shouldn't have wasted this years slider move on going authoritarian. Once the election event fires in November it will automatically move back to democratic.
Really? I haven't seen that anywhere, could you provide a link or something? I would appreciate that. :)

... How long does a 99 build of BB's take?
July 18, 2032.

You shouldn't have wasted this years slider move on going authoritarian. Once the election event fires in November it will automatically move back to democratic.

What an auspicious beginning!

Looks like an intresting AAR!

I know you can turn the USA communist by just replacing ministers intill dissent gets so high the whole country rebels, haven't tried turning it fascist though.

I guess one could way would be to use the vast amounts of money it's easy to make as the USA to improve relations with fascist countires whilst placing spies into Demnocratic/communist ones to damage relations with them.

Davo, couldn't you just achieve the same result (revolution) by setting consumer goods to 0 and
waiting a bit? Also, you can't get a fascsit that way?

You shouldn't have wasted this years slider move on going authoritarian. Once the election event fires in November it will automatically move back to democratic.
Tested it out, and you're right. :(

I'll redo Update 1 and either go for the revolution (getting over 65% dissent) or elect Wilkie in the 1940 election, which apparently lets me change my government. (http://www.paradoxian.org/hoi2wiki/index.php/US_Strategy)

What should I use that slider move for then? Hawk Lobby?

Davo, couldn't you just achieve the same result (revolution) by setting consumer goods to 0 and
waiting a bit? Also, you can't get a fascsit that way?
Ah yeah good point that would probably work.

I don't know if you can get fascism that way, I only tried it once to see what would happen and the USA turned communist.

Tested it out, and you're right. :(

I'll redo Update 1 and either go for the revolution (getting over 65% dissent) or elect Wilkie in the 1940 election, which apparently lets me change my government. (http://www.paradoxian.org/hoi2wiki/index.php/US_Strategy)

What should I use that slider move for then? Hawk Lobby?
From there:

Revolution
If the USA ever gets 65 dissent or higher, a revolution event will fire and the player can choose either a Communist or Socialist government

Thats not fascist.

So I guess I'll do the 1940 Election event and pick Wilkie.

Tested it out, and you're right. :(

I'll redo Update 1 and either go for the revolution (getting over 65% dissent) or elect Wilkie in the 1940 election, which apparently lets me change my government. (http://www.paradoxian.org/hoi2wiki/index.php/US_Strategy)

What should I use that slider move for then? Hawk Lobby?

Drafted Army! Move that sucker to Standing Army!

That seems like the logical choice.

You can become authoritarian enough to be Paternal Autocrat in 1940 by moving towards Authoritarian in '37, '38, '39 and '40 and getting atleast one random event that pushes you towards authoritarian. If you're also rightwing enough, you should be PA and trigger an alternative election that will make Charles Lindbergh president, plus keeping you as PA.

This could get interesting.

1st update and OP revised/updated.

I love how you always point out they were related, even in the News article.

Baltimore, Maryland
December 1935

Two men, one with glasses and brown hair, and the other with gray hair and a tie, are seated at a table in a lovely house in the bustling city that is Baltimore. The man with the black glasses turns his head to the man with a tie, and speaks with a slight German accent, as he was born in Germany many years ago. The man with the tie listens intently as the man with the glasses speaks in his near perfect English.

Man with glasses: Mr. Mengert, it would seem that our plan to convert this nation to the much more sensible ways of the Fascists is working without any problems whatsoever. The people are gobbling up our propaganda as if it were part of the Bible. In a very short time, Mengert, we will have complete control over the country and we will be able to install a similar government of that in power in nations such as Italy and, especially, Germany. Once we allow the people to see the foolish errors of their ways and they accept the new and improved government we have installed, they will beg us to make an alliance with Germany, so that we can help each other bring the world under Fascist rule. Many of the German population are already proclaiming me the American Fuhrer, which I have been delighted to hear. He takes a sip of wine, then glances at Mr. Mengert, the man with the tie. Do you have anything to say, Mengert?

Mengert: Yes, Fritz –

Fritz: I would greatly appreciate it if you would refer to me as Mr. Kuhn, Mengert.

Mengert: Oh, yes, of course Mr. Kuhn. I was going to add that there is no way in hell that the slimy disgrace of a man who calls himself Roosevelt will ever be able to win the “election”. Or at least, not if he’s dead, if you know what I mean.

Kuhn: Oh, I know what you mean Mengert. Getting Roosevelt out of the way will make our efforts much easier to accomplish. Hire an assassin immediately after you are dismissed.

Mengert: I know the perfect man to call. I am sure that he will get the job done efficiently and without difficulty.

Kuhn: Excellent. I believe there is nothing else to discuss, so it’s safe to say this meeting is over. You are dismissed, Mengert.

Kuhn drinks the rest of his wine, picks up his papers, and walks out. Meanwhile, Mengert starts to send a telegram to the man who is so perfect for the job, and sets up a time and date for them to meet.

New York
December 1935

Franklin Roosevelt was panting back and forth in his house nervously. This man, Kuhn, and his running mate Mengert looked like they were going to win the election. This wouldn’t be too bad, though, because they were also Fascists. The only difference was that they were disguising themselves as Republicans, while Roosevelt was disguising himself as a Democrat. So, either way, America would be brought under Fascist control, and while he would prefer to be the one giving the orders and at the top of the food chain, he decided that it wouldn’t be too bad even if he didn’t win. The only problem was that while he knew that Kuhn was really a Fascist, Kuhn had no idea that Roosevelt was also a Fascist. Franklin tossed the idea aside that anything bad would happen to him because of this misunderstanding. Just at that moment, his thoughts (and glass) were shattered as a bullet came from seemingly out of nowhere and went through his head. Roosevelt fell down on the floor, dead.

Baltimore
December 1935

Mengert: The plan worked perfectly, Mr. Kuhn. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is dead.

Kuhn: Excellent. We should be ruling America by New Years Day. The world will bow down to the awesome might of the combined superpowers, the United States of America, and Germany.

Smells like a game edit, here...

Smells like a game edit, here...
The freedom cheat and event 1009 are my two favorite cheats... though I rarely use them.

The freedom cheat and event 1009 are my two favorite cheats... though I rarely use them.

I have to use robespierre, haha :king:

Although experimenting with a bunch of random numbers as France I ended up owning Czechoslovakia and Austria, and was at war with Germany... :lol:

What are these? I've never heard of the 'event 1009'?

It's one of those random events. 1009 IIRC is the "Artist compose patriotic song" event, which reduces dissent by 3.

What are these? I've never heard of the 'event 1009'?
http://www.paradoxian.org/hoi2wiki/index.php/Cheat_Codes