The foundation of the Fourth International has reawakened Stalin's fear of traitors in the Party and military command. Having seen the trials and executions in the Great Purge, many suspect another one is incoming. With so many gone, there are only a few under suspicion who managed to avold execution. Having been brutally interrogated and in some cases imprisoned, they know very well that they will be the first victims of another purge. In an act of desperation, these generals have decided to attempt to overthrow Stalin's Air Pregime before this happens.
Although unlikely to succeed in the attempt, some survivors of the Great Purge have managed to seize control in some areas of the Union. The reign of the General Secretary has at the very least been destabilized.
