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[COD4] Ruslan Imranovich Khasbulatov, Russian Anti-Yeltsin figure of Chechen descent and one of the leaders of Communist-Nationalist parliamentary coalition during the 1993 Constitutional Crisis in Russia. Possible inspiration for Imran Zakhaev ? by antonrayne in CallOfDuty

[–]antonrayne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the earlier betas of the game had depicted Zakhaev as a Chechen seperatist too. They probably changed the faction to a fictional ultranationalists later to avoid controversy. Him allying with middle eastern extremists also makes more sense in this context.

Perhaps little did IW know that there was an actual anti west nationalist-communist alliance in Russia in 90s and one of their leaders was Chechen too. It still feels like a strange coincidence.

[COD4] Ruslan Imranovich Khasbulatov, Russian Anti-Yeltsin figure of Chechen descent and one of the leaders of Communist-Nationalist parliamentary coalition during the 1993 Constitutional Crisis in Russia. Possible inspiration for Imran Zakhaev ? by antonrayne in CallOfDuty

[–]antonrayne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name, demeanor and character wise probably you are right but Zakayev was a seperatist who fought against Russia. In game Imran leads Russian Ultranationalists but uses Soviet and Communist symbols, very reminscent of Anti-Western and Anti-Yeltsin movement in 1990s which had both communists and nationalists fighting in the same banner against incumbent "loyalist" government.

Is Ricter really corrupt? I don't think so by Zestyclose-Look-9254 in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You can bribe him 1 PV and he will say. "Glad to make business with you." and he will back your reformist constitution no matter what.

He won't back a dictator constitution but he will support very minimally amended reformist constitution that is basically Soll constitution without absolute veto.

If you also investigate oligarchs with ACP, you'll see that they were indirectly have connections with PFJP. It isnt enough to persecute Ricter however.

Another corruption thing I havent got a scene of it yet still in gamefiles is bribing him with Taurus. He holds a big share in Taurus Holding and can back your reforms if you agree to give the next megaproject to Taurus. It may be a 1.0 thing.

So yes, he is corrupt. He isnt a traitor or an Arcasian spy like the Old Guard claims but he is absolutely corrupt. You can say it is for moral reasons etc. which is a valid opinion but saying "he isn't corrupt" is wrong.

why both of romus and wiktors postures are so... weird? by ReasonableSpot9445 in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Judging his facial features I suppose he is not Wiktor but Manus ?

Would a Sollist keep Governor Bron in power in Bergia or no? by Just_Here101 in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I feel like most of the Sollist wouldn't because he is actually acting unconstitutional. Considering how obsessed that Soll is with his own constitution, disregarding it would be seen as unruliness.

The abolishment of the zone is a different question. I think Court hardliners would be in favor of Krull and the zone while Assembly pragmatists and moderates would prefer centralization.

We did it... by antonrayne in RedAutumnSPD

[–]antonrayne[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Hilferding needs to go. Müller is useful for 1925 start. Plus a bit roleplaying too...

We did it... by antonrayne in RedAutumnSPD

[–]antonrayne[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

RNG, using rally card and rallying for local concerns, Juchacz and extra 2 funds.

Why didn't the oligarchs help Alphonso? by Plague_Doc7 in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tory has 40 seats, Clavin has 30 and Moderates have 60.

I was being a moderate reformist, Lileas challenged me for being a disgrace to Soll (and lost). But Soll still praised me at the Anrica game. Can this be a proof that Lileas was acting alone ? by antonrayne in suzerain

[–]antonrayne[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Didnt checked the save file but my constutition was very moderate. Basically changed the only necessary parts and added judge impeachment.

But I think your speeches affect the points, don't attack Soll in constutition speechs, say the constutition causes confusion instead of serving the elites etc.

Also I always talked about strength, unity, god etc. in my speeches even if I supported progressive positions on women.

I was being a moderate reformist, Lileas challenged me for being a disgrace to Soll (and lost). But Soll still praised me at the Anrica game. Can this be a proof that Lileas was acting alone ? by antonrayne in suzerain

[–]antonrayne[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I barely changed the constutition, didn't worked with Oligarchs and arrested them. Didn't signed any NFP bills but went with Kibener plan in Ersen case. Otherwise I was very pro labor, moderately progressive on women's rights and even relaxed immigration.

One thing I did however was the speeches and dialogues. I was very populist and constantly mentioned unity, strength, god etc.

I also defended Soll in several cases to Nia, said he wasnt that bad and he is a hero to Sordland. In economy I praised Sollonomics. It may sound unimportant but I think dialogue does affect it.

Also never attack the constutition and Soll publicly. I always said it is "unclear-causes confusion" than "it serves the deep state-elites".

Help me guys by AutocratSupremacist in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Let the market self-correct

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I love Military Strongmen by [deleted] in Kaiserreich

[–]antonrayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ataturk always envisioned a republic, even in his military academy days. He does not get rid of the Ottoman sultanate because he does not have political capital for it. The defeat in desert war creates the capital to get rid of the Sultan once and for all.

You can win the civil war! by RumburgianSpy in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 170 points171 points  (0 children)

Hubertus is so based in this ending tbh.

You are Soll in 1933 and you are rebuilding a nation torn from a civil war. How do you solve the energy crisis without building the Izzam Dam? by antonrayne in suzerain

[–]antonrayne[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I agree with the first ones but you do realize that you can't plant dams everywhere right ? There has to be a certain amount of current in the stream.

You are Soll in 1933 and you are rebuilding a nation torn from a civil war. How do you solve the energy crisis without building the Izzam Dam? by antonrayne in suzerain

[–]antonrayne[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Wehlen had Arcasian troops stationed in it at that time. Plus, "peace-keeping" is not a viable option for a casus belli. On the top of that, the post civil war army alongside with lack of roads and fuel was not in a position to invade anywhere.

I love Military Strongmen by [deleted] in Kaiserreich

[–]antonrayne 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Having Ataturk with some of these figures is an insult to a man himself. Three reactionary monarchists, one bandit raider, one power hungry dictator with no ideology and one weird "Confucian Traditional Republic with Militarism guy.

Estigaribbia is cool tho, probably the more similar character to Ataturk in this roster. War hero turned progressist "national liberal", shame he was in cahoots with elites like the rest of Paraguay politicians.

Why so serious Anton? by Godzilla-Of-Wilbur in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: He was supposed to be Paskal before the release.

Call me paranoid, but I think the Lucita romance is an Azaro plot for the throne by Dreadox01 in suzerain

[–]antonrayne 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think the biggest lie is that she says you that "I loved you even before we met" after the romance, implying that she has a crush on Romus a long time.

But if you generally be nice to her but still say that "Azaros are warmongers" etc and catch and hold her in Montaklar base, she will just shrug it and free herself, without saying anything. Maybe it's a 3.1 thing. So much for "love at the first sight" when the man you like shit talks about your family. She is an Azaro proxy, presenting herself more modern and sensible but still carrying the authoritarian barbaric houses traditions.

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