《红色警戒》系列：探索历史变局与战略挑战

The Red Alert series, developed by Westwood Studios and later Electronic Arts, is a popular real-time strategy game series that explores various alternate history scenarios. This article provides an in-depth overview of the background stories of Red Alert 1, Red Alert 2, and Red Alert 3, highlighting the key events and characters that shaped each game's unique universe.

Red Alert 1: A New Reality

In Red Alert 1, the story begins in 1950, where Dr. Albert Einstein invents a time machine and travels back to 1933 to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Initially, Einstein believes that this act will prevent World War II and bring about world peace. However, World War II persists, and by 1950, Joseph Stalin has taken over and launches an attack on the world. In response, the United States and the United Kingdom form the Allied forces to declare war on the Soviet Union.

Allied Outcome:

The Allied forces, utilizing advanced technologies like the Einstein teleporter, eventually conquer Moscow and destroy the Kremlin. A group of Allied soldiers finds a dying Stalin, who is later killed by Col. Nick Stavros. The true origins and whereabouts of Kane remain a mystery, leading to the continuation of the C&C universe.

Soviet Outcome:

Stalin unifies Europe but is assassinated by Kane, his secretary, leading to a prolonged Cold War.

Red Alert 2: The Rise of the New Soviet Union

In Red Alert 2, after the death of Stalin, the United States supports Romanov, the heir to the Russian Tsar, as a puppet Soviet premier. However, Romanov seizes the opportunity during a Mexican uprising to attack the United States, utilizing mind control to manipulate American citizens into fighting for the Soviet cause.

Allied Outcome:

With the help of Einstein's teleporter, the Allied forces defeat the Soviet Union, capturing Romanov and sending him to London for trial. The game continues with Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge.

Soviet Outcome:

Yuri, seeking power, assassinates Romanov and General Vladimir, leading to a struggle for control within the Soviet Union. The player, controlling the Soviet commander, ultimately unifies the world and develops space technology. The ending of the game reveals Yuri's plan for revenge, setting the stage for Yuri's Revenge.

Red Alert 3: A New Threat Emerges

In Red Alert 3, the Soviet Union uses an experimental time travel device to prevent Albert Einstein from inventing the technology that led to the Allied victory. Their plan backfires, creating a new, technologically advanced power - the Rising Sun Empire.

Soviet Outcome:

The Soviet Union, now weakened, faces the threat of the Rising Sun Empire. The player, as the Soviet commander, must navigate through various battles to defeat the Rising Sun and restore the Soviet Union's power.

Allied Outcome:

The Allied forces, facing both the Soviet Union and the Rising Sun, must unite and form an alliance to defeat the new threat. The player, as the Allied commander, must lead the forces to victory and restore peace to the world.

Conclusion

The Red Alert series offers a fascinating exploration of alternate history and the consequences of changing the course of history. Each game presents a unique universe with its own set of characters and events, providing players with endless hours of entertainment and strategic challenges.