Progressively worsening political and economic conditions within Russia have exploded into a full-blown civil war.  Much of the strategic Kola Peninsula, including the large military bases around Murmansk, has fallen into the hands of the "Red" Russian rebels. The Red Russians seek to restore the glory days of the former Soviet Union, and with much of the former Red Banner Northern Fleet under their control, they may just have the means. Your ship, the USS Ronald Reagan, has been dispatched to the region to anchor NATO's presence in the area. Once on station, you will support both other NATO units and the legitimate "Blue" Russian government's forces in the struggle against the Red Russians. 