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"Attention!" - Russian
"Attention!" - English
26 Nautical Miles,
East of Vladivostok
April 1st, 20XX
TASK FORCE 12
SUBMARINE S-56
It was night, the air was cool and on the hunt was a fleet, this was Task Force 12 of the NKGA, Nikolay Kuznetsov Girls' Academy , We start off with the NKGA Task Force 12, With the Submarine S-56, Escorted by Kirov-class Cruisers Kirov & Kalinin, and the Destroyers, Vnushitelnyi & Leningrad, The Fleet seemed to be going smoothly.
Onboard S-56, Leading the Task Force was Captain Sofia Yakunin, a experienced Sailor of 19 years, as S-56 continued to sail on top, below stood Leytenant Viktoria Pavlichenko.
Viktoria was unlike any other officer onboard, being 16 she had climbed the ranks from being a lower rank, however from her position everything was packed as if she had planned something, turning out of her room, as a 'Political' Officer, she looked left and right, before smirking, taking her stuff, she quickly headed to the exit, climbing up the ladder to the top, with no one looking or really being bothered, and hid.
"Let's Dive and Surprise the Small Task Force." Sofia stated, she was about 19 and in her 15th Year, standing about 6'0, She was In her summer whites with her crusher cap and had a tone of authority, fairness and equality.
"Copy that." Replied her XO, Lyudmila Kaminski, both went down the hatch and closed it, no one else was on top.
"Alright, In any minute now....." Viktoria spoke, before looking around, as the Sub Begun to dive she knew it was about to begin.
Without Warning, a small Explosion had occurred from what seemed to be the engine room, followed by another in the torpedo room, and taking advantage of this, Viktoria moved forward and managed to block anyone from reopening the hatch by removing it with some tools.
From Inside the Submarine, Sofia saw sailors panicking, most of them either young or like around her age, as they hurried to seal and save the ship, before a 14 Year Old Submariner Stated; "Ma'am, We can not open the hatch, we're locked in." and with that, Sofia's eyes just looked defeated, suddenly the Submarine rocked, with leaks and pipes breaking and water flooding in, By Now Sofia knew S-56, was doomed and that there was no way but to sink with her, many young'uns were panicking.
Suddenly the Submarine had went under, Exploding and sinking with all hands but one, Viktoria, who had made herself look like she had been left up top for watch duty, she had managed to jump into the cold, freezing water, as the Leningrad came alongside and picked her up.
"What the Hell Happened, Viktoria?" Spoke the Leningrad's Gunnery Officer, Marina, who now comforted her.
"Comrade Captain wanted to do a crash drive drill to surprise the others, However the second she ordered the dive I was locked and trapped on the deck for watch duty, Then the Explosions happened and yeah it sunk and i was thrown off and holding onto my bags that held most stuff for a Political Officer to watch whilst assigned to Deck Watch Duty." Viktoria explained, making sure it sounded Believable, which it clearly did.
"Let's return back to our base on Kamchatka." Mariana stated, and the Task Force remained sailing.
2 YEARS LATER
A Knock was heard on a door, rousing from her sleep was now 18 Year old Viktoria Pavlichenko.
"Who is it?" She shouted.
"Comrade, Your to report to the Headmaster's Office immediately." The Other shouted from outside, adding on how she was to wait for Viktoria, who sighed to herself and had a quick wash and got her Uniform off, which held the rank of Kapitan 3rd Rank, or in other countries, as Lieutenant Commander.
Now walking with the other, coming up on the headmaster's door, Viktoria entered and saluted.
"Greetings Comrade Headmaster." Viktoria stated, saluting the Headmaster, a Nice old Man who held the rank of Contre-admiral, in NATO Talk, this being the same as Rear Admiral.
"I Understand you have been assigned different ships now and then after that whole incident, and I understand if you can't find a ship to command, you will be forced into a desk job for your remaining years." The Headmaster stated, in a deep but Firm Voice, with a Tone of Authority.
"You'd be Correct, Comrade Headmaster." Replied Viktoria, wondering if finally it has come time for her to command a ship.
"Hence why we have bought you hear to inform you of your new command, You have been promoted to Kapitan 2nd Rank, You are to take control of Kirov-class Cruiser, Maxim Gorky, Congratulations." The Headmaster had stated, and after a salute and putting on the new rank, Viktoria saluted before a jeep and a driver took her down to the docks to her new command.
Getting out, the crew of exactly 120 Students stood before her, the officer ahead of the formation, the XO Comes up and salutes Viktoria.
"Comrade Kapitan, Crew of the Maxim Gorky is ready and waiting for further orders, general inspection was completed before you came." Spoke the XO, Kapitan 3rd Rank, or Lt. Commander Ekaterina Poklonskaya.
"Good, Comrade Poklonskaya. SAILORS EMBARK AND TO YOUR STATIONS, WE SAIL INTO HISTORY!" Stated Viktoria, giving out the order, everyone heading to their stations and beginning preparations to sail out to RZ with Yokosuka Girls' Marine High School and Begin operations with them and the Blue Mermaids which is the main plan.
"COMRADE KAPITAN! ALL LINES SECURED, WE'RE READY TO SAIL OUT!" Shouted a Sailor, and with this and the Radio Operator (RO) affirming orders, the Maxim Gorky sails out, escorted by Destroyers Leningrad and Vnushitelnyi Which kept at the same speed of 3/4 as the Cruiser, with the small fleet out, the Race to Rendezvous with the Harekaze and Ships of Yokosuka Girls' Marine High School begins.
With the Smooth Sailing, the Chief Engineer kept the Engines going, the Gunnery Officer was doing her job and making sure the guns remained working and alive, everyone was doing their duties.
"Comrade Kapitan, We have exactly 26 Hours Until we reach the RV Point, We aim to end up at the co-ordinates the next day." Stated Ekaterina, and nodding, Viktoria simply gave control for now to Ekaterina, as she headed to the Captain Cabin to study up and rest.
The Next Day,
June 4th, 20XX
RZ Point 'Mermaid'
CRUISER MAXIM GORKY
Onboard the Deck Bridge, after the switchover and long night, it was about 0740 with the Sun rising up and the crew were on full alert.
Looking from the Bridge through her Binoculars, Viktoria sighed looking around before speaking "Where the hell are the Japs? " With everyone else looking around.
"COMRADE KAPITAN, THE RADAR IS GOING CRAZY, MULTIPLE SURFACE CONTACTS, DESTROYERS LENINGRAD AND VNUSHITELNYI REPORT THE SAME! " Shouted the Radio Operator, and with this, Viktoria looked at Ekaterina before replying "ALL HANDS TO BATTLESTATIONS! GENERAL QUATERS! "
With the sirens blaring General Quarters, everyone was full on at Battlestations, and as they looked out, from the horizon were 5 Unidentified Ships, but at a closer look Viktoria recognised the Rouges Flag.
"THEY'RE ROUGES, THIS IS KAPITAN VIKTORIA TO ALL SHIPS, WE HAVE ROUGES, PREPARE THE GUNS, NAVIGATION WORK THAT RANGE! " Viktoria screamed across the Loud horn for all ships, and Suddenly as the rouges got close, the Three Russian Ships opened up, Shells flying, The First shells landed into the Rouges' Lead Destroyer, hitting the Magazine and causing a chain explosion.
As the Others Opened up, the Rouges were sunk within 15 Minutes, with the all clear, everyone was on edge when suddenly the radio went off.
"Cruiser Maxim Gorky, Cruiser Maxim Gorky, This is Destroyer Harekaze II Followed by the Admiral Graf Spree, We are being chased by the Hiei that seems to have been infected, as You are the Higher ranking officer, me and the Graf Spree are under your command." The Radio Operator had the radio turned so all on bridge could hear it.
"Understood, it seems we haven't to wait long, she has arrived on scope." Replied the Radio Operator in English, now as they were together and both didn't know Russian or Japanese, English would be spoken from now on out unless personal conversations.
As the Hiei closed in, a Periscope was sighted before the Maxim Gorky received another Radio.
"Cruiser Maxim Gorky, This is S-57, We are in the area under your command." The Submarine Commander Stated, and now with the ships under her command, Viktoria ordered them to slow Hiei down, with S-57 unleashing torpedo's at the same time as the other destroyers, most hitting and forcing the Hiei to essentially slow down from the training shots, giving time for the rest to escape.
After clearing and with S-57 Heading off elsewhere on Operation, the Russians, Harekaze II and Graf Spree had now joined up in formation, with a meeting and dinner coming up, with the officers of Harekaze II & Graf Spree.
What will be said? Who knows, as the Ships sailed together, the Day was ending as the sunrise was on the Horizon.