Air war in Europe, Story of Major Nikolai Shoigu Options

[3rdShockArmy]

This is the first time I write fan-fiction, so feel free to rip it to pieces. How else I'm gonna know if I'm a complete noob, or not?

This is the story about the Russian pilot, Major Nikolai Shoigu.

2045
Descending from a family well-known in Russia, Nikolai was a grandson of former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Ever since the deposition of the former government, it was hard for the young man to fit in to this new Russia. Often seen as an offspring of the old KGB elites, he had to double his efforts to prove himself just to get the same treatment as other cadets of the prestigious Moscow Military Academy. Unfortunately this didn't change, not even when the Russo-European War started. Just a mere month after the graduation, they were all sent to VVS bases across Western Russia and given orders of a full-blown invasion of Europe. Nikolai still couldn't understand what was going on, until someone told him about what happened in Kaliningrad. He had his doubts, especially about how fast the response of the military was. Even after years of diplomatic strains with the ECA, it would take months of preparations for the quantity of aircraft and missiles he was seeing now. But, if he was to ever win the trust of his colleges and senior officers, asking too many questions was not a very good start. So, he decided not to. He wasn't just another rookie. Being suspicious for his background made him a not very much liked rookie. After a few short flights in a Berkut, he was given orders to escort two Backfires with the rest of the squadron. The mission was a go.

''Comrade Colonel, targets are in range.'',the voice of Backfire pilot confirmed.
''You are authorized to fire, Major!'', Colonel replied.
Soon after, four cruise missiles rained down on the Polish military airbase near Cracow. Despite the range of the missiles, Nikolai could still see the destruction from afar. The mission was a success. After they returned to their base in Brest-Litovsk, everyone were thrilled about the news of great victories in the initial phase of the war. Comrades in the Russian Army were storming the whole Eastern Europe. VVS support was of great importance, the moral was high.
Months passed. At fist he was sent to do some of the most dangerous missions. Some of them included facing ECA fighters that managed to escape the destruction of most of European air assets on the ground. Russians didn't want anyone to comprise their undisputed airdominance. Nikolai was well know by now. His seniors were satisfied. They didn't started to like him any more than any other pilot, but at least he wasn't looked upon with distrust and sometimes even with disgust. His colleges started to respect him . Many of them had flown together in the last few months. Having shot down dozens of Tigers and few Harriers in such a short time meant a lot to his reputation.

2048
Three years have passed. Major Nikolai Shoigu is one of the best pilots in VVS.
In three years he has piloted Berkuts, now-retired Frogfoots, new Sokols, Backfires and even a Blackjack. He was awarded four times, including a medal for managing to escape unharmed, after being shot down by a Wotan over Netherlands, while still under control of the ECA forces, something that was considered impossible, due to the number of hidden bulldog turrets and other types of defenses used by the dug-in Dutch General van der Meer.

It was a regular day in the base, when someone turned on Channel One.
''US President William Bradford was authorized by the Congress to use military
force against the Russian Federation, citing America's geo-political responsibilities
and Russian warcrimes as his justification to support the ECA. The United States of America declares war on Russia. War is officially declared World War III.''
Initial silence soon gave way to loud shock. Some were afraid what might follow, since both countries still had thousands of ICBMs, some were confused and shocked, especially after years of US isolation, and some were even happy and eager to settle old scores with their long-time rival.
Nikolai, on the other hand, knew that itwould be a real mess. The skys will be filled with Rapors and Stealth Bombers, and the land will be swarmed by thousands of drones, which won't be easy targets for Russian aviation, due to their size and stealth capabilities. Will the Military be able to counter this new threat, he was to find out very soon.

It is my third, unplanned, night shift, because I'm doing a favor to a college, so forgive me if there's too much typos. :-)

This post has been edited by 3rdShockArmy: 3 May 2015, 10:14

[3rdShockArmy]

Story of Major Nikolai Shoigu
PART II

''The Military of our Motherland has never been defeated in a major war. Every single enemy of Russia, that steped on this sacred soil, has been squashed like a bug. The same will happen now. Just like the great, honorable commander of our enemy, Bernard Montgomery once said:
'Rule 1, on page 1 of the book of war, is: "Do not march on Moscow". Various people have tried it, Napoleon and Hitler, and it is no good.' Remember this every time you're facing our enemies! They know this as well.', Colonel shouted. He was trying to raise the morale, after the initial shock that came with the announcement earlier that week. Nikolai knew it all, but he also knew how close was it every time and how many people had to die. He was also one of the first to go right through the center of this incoming steel storm. Russia does have a very long history of successes against invasions. Americans on the other hand, have a short history, but in those couple of hundred years, they managed to defeat everyone and conquer anything they laid their eyes on, except Vietnam.
''Ok., boys, gear up! We have a job to do.'', Colonels' words interrupted Nikolais' thoughts.
That day, they had a routine mission. Intercept few Harriers, secure the skys for the Backfires. It was confirmed that some US aircraft were spotted by Russian satellites, but it seemed it was just a token example of support for the ECA.
Nikolai entered his Berkut. Six more Berkuts took off.
Behind them, two huge Backfires flew. The target was a Research Plant 50 km SW of Paris. FSB reported that the facility housed one of the Pandoras used in French Neutron bombings. Suddenly, Nikolais' radar detected two targets.
''Probably Harriers. Moving to intercept. Follow me.'', Major Stechin gave order to Captain Korsakov. Two Berkuts broke off. Harriers changed direction.
''Cowards. As soon as they see us, they run.'', Stechin laughed. Nikolai knew that those Harriers can't escape. But, they never do that. At least not since '45. As years passed, Europeans acted more carefully. Acts of heroism, when a few Harriers would go straight in the middle of a Berkut swarm were rare, especially later, when ECA commanders simply forbade those actions, because they couldn't afford loosing already scarce aircraft and well-trained pilots. Suddenly, Major Stechin reported 4 more targets. This time, he sounded worried: '' I have 4 boogies on my radar. These are fast movers. No way they're Harriers. Need help ASAP. Won't be able to runaway.''
Nikolai knew something was wrong. It seemed too easy.
''Oh, God! I have 16 other dots on my radar. Only Sokols move this fast.'', Stechin was already panicking.
''Base, we have unidentified squadron of fast moving targets converging on our position. Requesting permission to abort the mission.'', Nikolai dispatched the message.
''Permission not granted. This mission is of highest priority.'', Colonel replied.
Nikolai: ''Shit! It's easy for him to say that. Stechin, we are 500 km from the nearest Grumble battery. I'm aborting this. We move east, now!''
Stechin: ''Damn it! You heard the Colonel. We can't just disobey a direct order!''
Nikolai: ''What a hell are you talking about. You were ready to leave just a minute ago. If those things are what I think they are, we have 60 seconds to go, before we're in their range.
Everyone, lets get the fuck out of here!''
Stechin: ''Ah, shit! Ok! But, we're going down for this, Niko!''
Nikolai: ''Very likely, but we will certainly go down if we don't go right the fuck now! And I'm not speaking figuratively!''

Berkuts started moving east, while Backfires left the group and headed back, southeast. Nikolai hopped boogies wouldn't follow them. Still, seven Berkuts were in danger now. And, they were being chased by 20, maybe more, enemy aircraft.
''Holy Mother of God! My AESA says these are Raptors!'', Stechin yelled.
''Yes, I see it, too! I figured. Listen now, boys. They'll catch us up. Our best chance is to try to outmaneuver their missiles and get in range with Grumbles. Then we'll work in conjunction with them. We can't beat all of them, but lets hope we can shoot down a few. With a little luck, rest of them will fall back.''
Stechin: ''You better be right, because I just got a BVR missile lock!''
Nikolai: ''So, it begins!''

Sorry, just had to use the HK line.

This post has been edited by 3rdShockArmy: 7 May 2015, 23:10