Scenarios about 'nuclear submarines'
Specialized military vessels designed to launch nuclear missiles while remaining submerged and undetected for extended periods. Nuclear submarines revolutionized naval warfare during the Cold War by providing nations with a nearly invulnerable second-strike capability, ensuring mutual deterrence. In alternate history scenarios, these vessels often feature prominently in divergent naval developments, nuclear conflicts, or technological advancement timelines.
What If The Kursk Submarine Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Russian submarine Kursk avoided its catastrophic 2000 disaster, potentially altering Russian military development, NATO-Russia relations, and Vladimir Putin's early presidency.
What If The Scorpion Submarine Never Disappeared?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the USS Scorpion (SSN-589) safely returned from its 1968 Mediterranean deployment, potentially altering Cold War naval dynamics and submarine development.
What If The Thresher Submarine Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the USS Thresher (SSN-593) avoided its catastrophic 1963 sinking, potentially reshaping submarine safety standards, Cold War naval strategy, and underwater technological development.