The crew secretly alters course toward Vladivostok, facing internal divisions. They successfully evade both British naval forces and a German submarine.
Internal Divisions — Crew splits over loyalty Location: Orion Deck
British Pursuit — British forces pursue ship Location: North Sea
Submarine Threat — German submarine attacks Location: North Sea
Evasion Maneuver — Ship evades pursuers Location: Open Ocean
Russian Waters Entry — Vessel enters Russian waters Location: Sea of Japan
Russian Waters & Mutiny
Upon entering Russian waters, the crew hoists the red flag. They discover interventionists control Vladivostok, forcing a dangerous retreat.
Key Events
Russian Waters Entry — Vessel enters Russian waters Location: Sea of Japan
Red Flag Hoisted — Red flag raised on mast Location: Orion Mast
Vladivostok Approach — Arrival at Vladivostok Location: Vladivostok Bay
Interventionist Control — Enemy controls the port Location: Vladivostok Port
Port Denial — Docking denied by forces Location: Vladivostok
Battle Back to Sea — Ship fights out to sea Location: Coastal Waters
Final Delivery & Resolution
The vessel battles back to sea to escape hostile forces. It successfully delivers the weapons to coastal partisans, completing the mission.
Key Events
Battle Back to Sea — Ship fights out to sea Location: Coastal Waters
Naval Engagement — Naval battle during retreat Location: Open Sea
Weapon Stowage — Cargo secured for delivery Location: Orion Hold
Partisan Contact — Contact made with partisans Location: Remote Coast
Cargo Transfer — Weapons handed to allies Location: Beach
Mission Complete — Mission objective fulfilled Location: Coastal Base
Crew Survival — Crew survives the ordeal Location: Orion
Story Breakdown
Plymouth Standoff — The vessel faces delays and external pressure in British waters.
Revolution Delay — Political upheaval halts the ship's original schedule.
British Directive — Authorities attempt to redirect the cargo route.
Secret Navigation — The crew initiates a covert course alteration.
Course Alteration — Steering charts are adjusted toward Vladivostok.
Internal Divisions — Conflicting loyalties fracture the crew's unity.
Naval Evasion — Hostile forces pursue the vessel across open waters.
British Pursuit — Naval units track the unauthorized route.
Submarine Threat — A German U-boat launches an attack.
Russian Waters Arrival — The ship enters its intended territorial zone.
Red Flag Hoisted — Political allegiance is publicly declared.
Territory Entry — The vessel crosses into Russian maritime borders.
Vladivostok Blockade — Enemy occupation prevents the planned docking.
Enemy Control — Interventionist forces dominate the port city.
Port Denial — Safe harbor access is completely blocked.
Partisan Delivery — The mission concludes with a successful handover.
Sea Battle Retreat — The ship fights its way out of hostile waters.
Weapon Handover — Cargo is transferred to coastal resistance fighters.
In February 1918, the Russian ship Orion, carrying weapons for two divisions, is delayed in Plymouth due to the Russian Revolution. The British order it to Arkhangelsk, but it secretly sails to Vladivostok. Pursued by the British, a German submarine, and with a divided crew, the Orion raises the red flag upon reaching Russia. However, Vladivostok is controlled by interventionists, so the ship fights back to sea and delivers weapons to coastal partisans.
