The Russian Empire prepared for war as a harsh ordeal, not an easy walk. It wasn’t only important to defeat obvious opponents, but also to outwit allies on their own territory, where the fleet was supposed to play its part. The Russo-Japanese War and World War I were inevitable for Russia, since too many influential forces sought to weaken the country by drawing it into these conflicts. Changes caused by the intervention of a man from the future couldn’t spare the empire from trials. However, thanks to the efforts of patriots, the vector of history shifted slightly. The Emperor knew exactly why both he and the people needed this struggle. Russia was ready for a difficult confrontation with equal rivals. Now all that remained was to outplay the allies and defeat the enemies. The fleet planned to contribute, arming itself with the necessary means and resources.