Moscow Rus’

The Moscow Rus’, or the Moscow Federation, is a Federal Republic located in Eastern Europe and parts of Central Asia. It was established in 2057, in the collapse of the Russian Federation after losing the Sino-Russo War. The Moscow Rus’ had several colonies, which are now independent states. These include: Gagarin.

History
The Moscow Rus’ was formed after the end of the Sino-Russo War, when the People’s Republic of China successfully annexed Siberia, and was able to hold Central Asia. As a result, Russia lost its key Spaceport at Baikonur, and by extension, its capability to project power into space. The Duma voted to impeach both the President and Prime Minister, and elected to place a Military council in charge until further notice.

The Russian populace heavily disagreed with the move, and as a result, the Russian Federation dissolved into the Second Russian Civil War. The Civil War would later engulf several neighbouring countries, including Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia. Eventually, the Moscow Government managed to prevail, and proclaimed the Moscow Rus’.

Military
All airborne and spacefaring operations fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The VDV is responsible for most expeditionary operations, and serve aboard vessels in the RASF. The Russian Ground Forces have also adapted for Extraterrestial combat.