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Rust's Red Square Landing [Winner: Red Army!]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:59 am
by WorldCup4James
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On May 13, 1987, a young 19-year old German boy by the name of Mathias Rust began the most vital journey of his life that would ultimately spark the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Enduring the disappointment after the failure to secure an arms reduction deal at the Reykjavik meetings between U.S. President Reagan and Soviet President Gorbachev, Rust was motivated by a desperation for peace, and wished to construct an "imaginary bridge" from West to East and fly to the heart of communism, Red Square in Moscow.

One must not even mention the risks involved in attempting an illegal entry into Soviet air space. The Korean Airlines Flight 007, tragically, was shot down on September 1, 1983 after straying into Soviet territory due to the most basic of pilot errors in the navigation system. All 269 aboard perished.

The odds were certainly against the young German boy. He claimed he had a 50-50 chance, but in reality, his chances were much slimmer. Just one missile from a fighter jet could completely smash through Rust's Cessna...

But on Border Guards Day, May 28, 1987, Rust shocked the world as a startled and confused crowd approached his Cessna, which he landed at the heart of Moscow, arguably the most-defended city on the planet at the time.

Rust was arrested and was sentenced to 4 years in the infamous Lefortovo prison for "illegal entry" and "malicious hooliganism." Just over 2 months later, however, he was released out of good will after the Americans and the Soviets signed another arms treaty.

In the aftermath of the Red Square landing, President Gorbachev, a radical unlike any of his predecessors who pushed for slow democratization, openness, and restructuring, dismissed Defense hardliners Sergei Sokolov and Alexander Koldunov. This enabled Gorbachev to accelerate his reforms, perestroika and glasnost. He hoped reform would outpace the desire for independence in the Soviet satellites. But prosperity never materialized as a result of the reforms, and Gorbachev's own desire for democratization backfired. Lithuania and other Soviet states, sensing a weakening of the USSR and growing independence, seceded, and the Soviet President was forced to abide his constitution, which allowed for secession. Not doing so would be undemocratic and despotic. But secession signaled the collapse of the USSR, and on December 25, 1991, one of the most, if not the most, inhumane, cruel, and brutal empires that killed well over 30 million people, was terminated.

Can you survive Rust's landmark voyage? This tournament will test the abilities of 32 aspiring aviators seeking to change the world. But only one will triumph and land in Red Square...


This is a standard, best-of-three single-elimination tournament, for 32 players.
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Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [0/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:03 pm
by mcshanester29
in please

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [0/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:04 pm
by WorldCup4James
mcshanester29 wrote:in please

First one in, after only 4 minutes! Thanks for joining!! :)

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [2/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:50 pm
by dazza2008
In please

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [2/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:38 pm
by Evil Semp
I will play.

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [4/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:00 pm
by WorldCup4James
Everyone who posted above this post is in!

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [4/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:51 pm
by callmecommander
in please

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [4/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:19 pm
by WorldCup4James
callmecommander wrote:in please

Got ya in. thanks for joining

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [5/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:33 pm
by Dukasaur
Another beautiful tournament!

I'm in, for sure!

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [5/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:40 pm
by Fuzzy316
SOunds fun and interesting. love the history of it. I remember when it all happened, and how quickly too.

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [7/32]

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:03 pm
by WorldCup4James
Both of you are in! Looking forward to seeing you all compete, and thanks for joining another one of my tournaments :)

I actually...wasn't around at the time but I absolutely love history, particularly the Cold War

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [7/32]

PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:42 pm
by Willo.Kings
In please mate :-)

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [7/32]

PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:03 pm
by WorldCup4James
Willo.Kings wrote:In please mate :-)

You, sir, are in!

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [8/32]

PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:50 pm
by HighlanderAttack
in please

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [8/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:32 am
by ViperOverLord
In dawg.

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [10/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:24 am
by WorldCup4James
Yall two are in for sure! Thanks for joining another tourney of mine.

That makes 10 of 32 players.

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [10/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:13 pm
by dagdam0r
in please :)

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [10/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:58 pm
by WorldCup4James
dagdam0r wrote:in please :)

In you are. Nice cat :mrgreen: :lol:

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [11/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:05 pm
by General Bax
i'm in

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [11/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:39 pm
by WorldCup4James
General Bax wrote:i'm in

Most certainly, you're in!

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [12/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:33 pm
by traffic133
in please

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [12/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:17 pm
by WorldCup4James
traffic133 wrote:in please

You're in! :D

Re: Rust's Red Square Landing [13/32]

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:49 pm
by ianphull
In please