The Anglo-Russian War: Enter the Imperial Russian Secret Service

From Left to Right: Kavik Vetrov (slimy Siberian Shaman), Agent Natasha Fatale, Count Vladimir Zabatov AKA Fearless Leader, and Agent Boris Badenov of the Imperial Russian Secret Service.

 "Fearless Leader, here is the photographic evidence that Department H (there is no Department H) engineered the clash on the border with troops from the British Raj and the Princely State of Chaimbellistan invaded the sovereign territory of Mother Russia," smirked Agent Boris Badenov as he put the photo in front of Count Vladimir Zabatov, head of the Overseas Department of the Okhrana, the Imperial Russian Secret Service. "You can clearly see Dr. (Captain) John Watson, MD and Ranjit Singh, known to us to be members of Department H (there is no Department H)."

"And how did you get this photo?" asked the Count.

"Fearless Leader . . . do you not know me? Allow me to introducing myself. I am Boris Badenov, world's greatest no-goodnik. I was there with my lapel camera disguised as a simple farmer!"

With the commencement of open hositilities over the disputed boundary between Imperial Russian and the Princely State of Chaimbellistan, the Russian and British Secret Services dispatch some of their finest to strike first.

Department H (there is no Department H)

Up first, the Okhrana, which is already launching a plan to destroy the Princely State of Chaimbellistan . . .

Count Vladimir Zabatov AKA Fearless Leader

For the small skirmishes, clandestine actions, and weird science that I like, I'll be using the Second Edition of In Her Majesty's Name which fits in nicely with the major actions of The Anglo-Russian War and allows me to through in some fun and weirdness with Victorian Science Fiction. 

Count Vladimir Zabatov AKA Fearless Leader, is one of the favorites of the Tsarina and was tasked with "overhauling" the Overseas arm of the Okhrana which he did quite ruthlessly by eliminating all agents and replacing them with his own. The only agents that survived this purge already were trusted agents of whom they refer to as the "Fearless Leader"; Agents Boris Badenov and Agent Natasha Fatale. 

Unfortunately for Count Vladimir Zabatov, he has to work with another favorite of the Tsarina, the mad monk Grigori Rasputin whom the Count is sure that his head will end up on the fireplace mantle on the Count's estates in Siberia before he retires. Rules for Count Vladimir Zabatov can be found on page 132 of In Her Majesty's Name.

Agent Natasha Fatale and Agent Boris Badenov. 

Boris Badenov is an agent in the Okhrana and is the self-claimed "world's greatest no-goodnik". He only takes his orders directly from from Count Vladimir Zabatov who he refers to as the "Fearless Leader." Boris' successful missions range from stealing a secret rocket fuel formula from the British Empire, eliminating all radio transmissions from Germany for 24 hours, and the assassinations of REDACTED.  Boris, who is thoroughly dedicated to (and takes delight in) all manners of nefarious deeds, will also sometimes engage in his own schemes, such as starting his own organized crime gang and hiring himself out as a professional executioner, and frequently conspires schemes simply to get rich. Boris is also an active member of Local 12 of the Villains, Thieves, and Scoundrels Union. 

The supposed Moose and Squirrel that Agent Badenov took a "picture" of with his lapel camera. He considers them the greatest threat to Imperial Russia.

Boris has one obsession that many think is a mental condition; he is obsessed with eliminating the threat of "Moose and Squirrel" to Imperial Russia. All except Natasha humor him in his fantasy. Boris is also quite proud of the fact that the nicest thing Fearless Leader ever did for him was sending a picture of himself to Boris inscribed "Drop Dead — Fearless Leader".

Name: Agent Boris Badenov

Pluck: 4+
Fighting Value: +2
Shooting Value: +3
Speed: +0
Talents: Leadership +1, Fanatic, Fortitude, Grenadier, Stealth Attack, Stealthy
Basic Equipment: Brigandine, pistol and large knife.

Cost: 50 points (This does not include the cost of any grenades that may be purchased. Boris likes explosive grenades.)

Agent Natasha Fatale, The Russian Wolf Mistress.

Natasha Fatale is also a spy for Russia and is a favorite of Count Vladimir Zabatov; plus, he is convinced she is the only one that can keep Boris Badenov under control in the field. Natasha is supposedly the only child of Vlad Tepes, Prince of Wallachia. Uncannily, she always seemed to have wolves in her vicinity. She travelled from Wallachia to the United States to attend college in New York but was expelled from college for subversive activities at a local cemetery.  She spent two years traveling throughout the world as the most in demand model for artists. In France she met Boris when they were arrested for throwing rocks at nuns. Boris became smitten with her charms and they became partners in crime and espionage. She refuses to talk about the "Moose and Squirrel".

Name: Agent Natasha Fatale

Pluck: 3+

Fighting Value: +2
Shooting Value: +2
Speed: +0 
Talents: Disarm, Dodge, Stealthy, Unearthly Beauty

Mystical Power: Ferocious Visage
Basic Equipment: Brigandine, pistol and bull whip.

Cost: 56 points

If Natasha is part of a Okhrana Adventuring Company, the Company may have Siberian Wolves (page 81 of IHMN) as part of the Company.

Kavik Vetrov is just your typical slimy, Siberian Shaman. See page 133 of IHMN for details.

Siberian Riflemen assigned to the Okhrana are some of the toughest soldiers in the Imperial Army. See page 133 of IHMN.

The invasion plan is set. The forces are in motion. Who can stop the nefarious plans of Boris and Natasha?

"Please tell me that the moose hating no-goodnik and his wacky girl friend are not part of the plan."

"Hmmm . . . maybe a new plan."