[Astromancer]

Romanov-5

Against all odds in this Q6 Low Mana parallel the Romanovs escaped the Bolsheviks and made it to Great Britain. This was less than lovely.

First, the Czar and his family weren't popular in Britain. Their very presence risks sparking a revolution. Similarly, no neutral country wants them either. The Czar understands he's a burden but the few countries that would take him in are either British colonies or republics. Which as the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, don't really work for him.

Second, the Czar's presence in London puts brutal pressure on the Allies as an alliance. Both France and the USA are republics, something the Czar officially opposed at the time. Also leftists and Unions hated the Czar at the time.

Third, Alexandria and Mary of Teck cordially despised each other. Queen Mary knew how to act in public, but Alexandria (to be blunt) was a pretty airhead with little tact.

As bad as having the Czar in Britain is the PR nightmare of sending the Romanovs anywhere else could easily be worse.

Centrum wants rid of the Romanovs. The British Empire has troubles enough. But where to send the Romanovs. Homeline loves how crazy the whole thing makes Centrum agents, terrified of a socialist revolution in Britain. The Cabal is likewise buying popcorn and watching the fun. Neither Homeline nor the Cabal will risk Centrum doing something stupid and violent.

Basically, a somewhat twisted espionage setting. And one where witty retorts are as deadly as bullets.