September 7 (August 26), 1812. At the Borodino Field, the largest and fiercest battle in human history unfolds—one that began and ended on the same day. But this time, the outcome of the fight changes events destined to lead the history of this world far away from the Main Timeline. Under sacred crimson banners, the army of Prince Artan enters the battle—and now the French will not break through to Moscow, while Napoleon will face a completely different fate. From this point on, it will be the Russian Empire, which has acquired unprecedented influence, that will determine the fates of its nearest neighbors.