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Empire of Japan

President: Hiroshi Aki
Treaties: SCT core member

Japanese Military Forces

Hokkaido Self-Defense Force:
1 Garrison Unit:
4 Elite Parachute Brigades: Wakkanai
4 C82's w/ 2 elite, 2 expert pilots: Wakkanai
5 Mirgae III's with elite Pilots: Wakkanai

Shikoku Self-Defense Force:
1 Garrison Unit: Tokashima

Honshu Self-Defense Force:
1 Garrison Unit: Tokyo
1 Garrison Unit: Kyoto
1 Garrison Unit: Hiroshima
1 Elite Light Infantry Division (emperor's guard): Tokyo
1 Elite Light Infantry Division: Kyoto
1 Elite Light Infantry Division: Hiroshima
4 Flak Group's: 1 each in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Yokohoma

Kyushu Self-Defense Force
1 Garrison Unit: Nagasaki
1 Flak Unit: Nagasaki

Japanese Self-Defense Fleet
2 Corvette Units, 3 Frigate Units, 1 Destroyer Unit: Yokohoma

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10893069#post10893069

Japan has been formally invited to Pacific Rim talks in Darwin in December 1957. To save time it is up now, so if you find you have something to say feel free to chime in.

Japanese troops will be taking part in a military exercise in Pakistan

Japanese Build 1958

Population: 90 million
Growth: 2% (with pollution)
Production Centers: 101
Shipping and Air: 42
Tourism: 9
Oil/Energy Points needed: 4
Points Provided: 2
Tech Level:7.5
Total: 151

Lvl. 4 Social Safety Net:45

Maintenance: 28.25

6 Frigate Flotillas
4 Elite Light Infantry
4 Elite Parachute Brigades
4 C82's
2 Expert Pilots
7 Elite Pilots
5 Mirage III's
3 Destroyer Squadrons
6 Garrison Units
4 Elite Mountain Brigade
1 Light Missile Cruiser
Left: 77.75

Sell: 2 corvette Units: 6
Build:

Nuclear Fuel Process Infastructure (3rd year): 24
3 Tech 7.5 Frigate Units: 15
1 Production Center: 24


Aid:
8. to AEF
7.75 to ASA

Japan will be selling 6 Frigates and 3 Destroyers, all pre-7.5, all at a discount

President Kennedy and the First Lady visit Sydney, Canberra, and Darwin before flying to Manila. Along the way visits are made to the future states of Hawaii and Polynesia. After Manila, the President and his wife visit Guam before flying to the future state of Alaska.

An inquiry is made whether the Japanese would like a visit is also made (in which case Kennedy goes to Japan after Guam and before Alaska)

Japan will happily accept the president and his wife

Japan has begun wrapping up discussion with the Ukrainians. The Japanese began constructing a research and military base on Okinawa, to be manned by 1 garrison unit, 1 Flak unit, and 1 Frigate Unit (pre-7.5)

As the 1960 elections draw closer, rallies and marches became more and more popular throughout the country. Greens, Social Democrats, Liberal Democrats, and several smaller parties all sought to gain more seats in the Diet. Current Standings out of 300 seats (same colors indicate coalition government):

Social Democrats: 100- led by Hiroshi Aki
Liberal Democrats: 90
Greens: 50
Independant: 45
Other: 15

Elections began today as massive rallies and speeches were given on all sides. All parties entered confientally, with the Liberal Democrat and Independant bloc trying to break the Social Democrats and Greens hold on the Diet for the first time in 10 years.

The Diet elections were the fierciets and closest elections ever seen in Jaoanese history. Although both sides claimed victory, the Diet will undoubtedly be in a deadlock, and many seats are still being contested. Currnet exit polls show:

Social Democrats: 54
Liberal Democrats: 54
Greens: 44
Independants: 48
Contested: 100

OOC: yay post 700
IC:

Hiroshi Aki and the Social Democrats have proclaimed victory by the smallest of margins. The Liberal Democrats and Independants managed to negotiate to get many minster spots. Final Standings:

Social Democrats: 101
Liberal Democrats: 100
Greens: 50
Independants: 49

Ministry spots held by LD&IN: Defense Minister, Finance Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Culture
Ministry spots held by SD&G: Foreign Minister, Enviorment Minister, Education Minister, Justice Minister, Health Minister

Prime Minister Hiroshi Aki kept stayed in power

Hiroshi Aki's shocking decision to build a nuclear power plant and then his next decision to build as any as 3 more has drawn criticism from the Green party, who voted against the budget, but drew approval from Social Democrats, Liberal Democrats, and Independants, with a vote of 250-50 in favor of the budget. The Diet also voted to expand the number of seats in the Diet to 500 by next year. Elections are set for late 1960

Japanese Build 1960

Population: 91 million
Growth: 2% (with pollution)
Production Centers: 109
Shipping and Air: 42
Tourism: 9
Oil/Energy Points needed: 4
Points From Sale of Mirage III’s: 6
Total: 163

Lvl. 4 Social Safety Net: 36

Maintenance: 28.50

4 Elite Light Infantry
4 Elite Parachute Brigades
2 Expert Pilots
7 Elite Pilots
3 Mirage III's
6 Garrison Units
4 Elite Mountain Brigade
1 Light Missile Cruiser
2 Tech 7.5 Frigate Units
3 Elite Mechanized Infantry Divisions
Intelligence Agency
Left: 98.50

Build/Buy:

1 Nuclear Reactor (Nagasaki): 24
2 Helicopter Transport: 4
1 Antiaircraft Cruiser (2nd year): 6
1 Armored Division: 5
2 Mig-25’s: 4
4 Oil Points: 2
1 Destroyer Unit: 6
Left: 35.5

Aid:
24 To Ukraine
11.5 To AEF
12 To ASA

The Japanese Diet passed a bill that would create 100 more seats in the Diet, making it 400 seats in total. The greens began fiercly campaining, touting the nuclear power as a prime example of the Social Democrats problems, while the other parties also began campaigning strongly in the new electoral districts

After another close election, the results are in. The Social Democrats were able to claim the largest victory, mainly because of Hiroshi Aki's relative success

Social Democrats: 131
Liberal Democrats: 130
Greens: 70
Independants: 69

Japanese Build 1961

Population: 92 million
Growth: 1% (with pollution and national effort)
Production Centers: 167 (National Effort)
Shipping and Air: 55
Tourism: 9
Oil/Energy Points needed: 4
Nuclear Points: 1
Total: 179

Lvl. 3 Social Safety Net: 46

Maintenance: 42.75

4 Elite Light Infantry
4 Elite Parachute Brigades
2 Expert Pilots
7 Elite Pilots
3 Mirage III's
6 Garrison Units
4 Elite Mountain Brigade
1 Light Missile Cruiser
2 Tech 7.5 Frigate Units
3 Elite Mechanized Infantry Divisions
Intelligence Agency
1 Antiaircraft Cruiser
1 Elite Armored Division
2 Mig-25’s
1 Destroyer Unit
2 Helicopter Transport

Left: 101.25

Build/Buy:
2 Expert Pilots: 1
1 Nuclear Plant (Sendai): 24
Fleet Carrier (1/3 years): 12
Hydrogen Weapons Technology (1/3 years): 24
3 Production Centers: 72
Microcomputers (1/10 years): 5

Aid:
7.75 To AEF
7.75 To ASA

President Hiroshi Aki stepped to the Diet speaking platform and cleared his throat. "Ladies and gentlemen of the Diet, I have called you here for a special reason." behind him, 2 aides brought forward a TV. "You are here to witness a new step japan has taken, hopefully for the better" The TV turned on, and the sky that had been showing was interrupted by a nuclear mushroom cloud. "Japan has built its first nuclear weapons"

At this point, the angry shouts of the greens drowned him out, and as Prime Minister Aki tried to calm the corwod, all the Greens and a handful of Soacial Democrats marched out. 102 members had left, meaning less than 3/4's of the Diet remained. Emergency elections were called for to end the crisis

The emergency election yielded a massive overturn of the Green party as most of their seats were lost of the moderate Independants or Liberal Social Democrats. The elections also brought a majority party to power in the first time in japanese history. Election results:


Social Democrats: 166
Liberal Democrats: 130
Greens: 25
Independants: 69

OOC: basically the Greens lost because they forced elections, and the fact they have no way to counter the fact that there is nothing more clean than nuclear power. Expect them to come back when solar and wind power come into power

Japanese Military Forces


Japanese Fleet

Yokohoma: 1 Light Missile Cruiser, 2 Tech 7.5 Frigate Units, 1 Destroyer Unit,
1 Antiaircraft Cruiser


Japanese Army

1st Army: Hokkaido
4 Elite Parachute Brigades: Sapporro
2 Helicopter Transportw/ 2 expert pilots: Sapporro
1 Garrison Unit: Sapporro
1 Flak Unit: Sapporro
1 Elite Mountain Brigade: Sapporro

2nd Army: Honshu
3 Elite Mechanized Infantry Divisions: Kyoto, Yokohoma, Sendai
1 Elite Armored Divison: Tokyo
4 Flak Units: Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokohoma, Sendia
4 Garrison Units: Kobe, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Akita
2 Elite Light Infantry Divisions: Hiroshima, Kobe

3rd Army: Kyushu and Shikuko

1 Flak Unit:Fukuoka
1 Garrison Unit: Fukuoka
1 Elite Mountain Brigade: Kitakyushu


4th Army: Island Command

1 Elite Light Infantry Division: Kurils
1 Elite Light Infantry Division: Iwo Jima R&D station
1 Elite Mountain Brigade: Bonin islands
1 Elite Mountain brigade: Ryuku Islands

Japanese Air Force

2 Mig-25's: Saporro, Yokohoma
3 Mirage III's: Sapporro, Yokohoma, Tokyo

Strategic Defense Command

Stockpile: 45 A-bomb nuclear weapons (back log because I did it wrong)

Hiroshima, Japan

Katsuo Kazuki was an angry man. He had been a member of the Green party all his life, and was furious that the warmongering Social and Liberal Democrats had conspired to reduce the Green's power. It was time to take action.

He had gathered 5 other fellow Greens with him, and they had secretly acquired weapons and made explosives. They planned to destroy the nuclear power plant to show the world how dangerous it was. They had spent several days secretly tunneling under the fence surrounding the plant, and now they were ready.

He clambered up out of the tunnel and layed down, waiting for a response from security. There was none. They 6 of them crept up to one of the plant's smoking exits. All they had to do was wit for someone to come out.

5 minutes later a guard came out cupping his hands to shield the flame on his cigarette. Katsuo rushed up and plunged the knife into the man's neck, while another Green rushed forward to catch the guard. Pocketing the man's gun and keys, the moved into the plant, encountering no one else. As they moved along, they saw their target: the reactor itself. Running down the corridor, they didn't bother to check for anyone else, and they collided with a 4 man security team.

Both sides opened fire immediately, killing 3 guards and 4 Green members instantly. The last guard got out a warning, and Katsuo started running toward the blast door, which was miraculously open. He heard a loud gunshout and the sound of booted feet running in the corridor and feared the worst had happened, but he had to do his job. He ran up a flight of stairs, his satchel full of explosives with him, he got to the top to see 12 guards all aiming assualt rifles at him. They opened fire....



The Japanes Ministry of Defense announced a failed attack on the Hiroshima plant and announced the Intelligence Agency would look into the affair



OOC: the first example of eco-terrorism, and i thought it was bound to happen eventually

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo seemed to be in chaos as a dozen different diplomats were being sent back home to retirement. They'd been there for years, and finally a group of young men were coming in. THe Assistant Ambassador trying to make sure it was as quiet as possible.

In a stunning move, Prime Minister Hiroshi Aki declared he would not run for a third term in 1964. This move surprised many advocates, who expected him to win and possibly run for a fourth term. Several canidates are vying for the role, including the secretary of the Interior, Hotaru Kin, who if elected, would be the first woman prime minister.

All Japanese military units have been put on Level 5 alert (opposite of the DefCon way), and the fleet in Yokohoma has sailed just out of Yokohma (in case of a nuclear blast). Meanwhile, no one has seen the Prime Minister or anyone in his cabinet after that announcement (they were seperated and put in all different places)

In Japan, several large peace getherings were held to protest the military alert and the growing possibility of World War IV. The recent round of disappearances includes the heads of all political parties, several influential businessmen, and the leaders of the army, navy, and air force.

A growing gloom has spread over the world, threatening to engulf everyone in doom

In Japan, several large peace getherings were held to protest the military alert and the growing possibility of World War III. The recent round of disappearances includes the heads of all political parties, several influential businessmen, and the leaders of the army, navy, and air force.

A growing gloom has spread over the world, threatening to engulf everyone in doom

OOC: WWIV actually

whoops, I'll change that

The Republic of South Africa would be honored to participate in such an exchange with Japan. South Africa would be willing to send both univeristy-level students and scientists to Japan, though at the present time we cannot accept Japanese citizens; the political situation in South Africa is such that the safety of foreign citizens cannot be absolutely guaranteed. In the future, though, South Africa looks forward to welcoming Japanese citizens into our universities.

OOC: Basically, South Africa wants to avoid the political fallout that would occur on the off-chance a Japanese student was killed in a riot.

The Republic of South Africa would be honored to participate in such an exchange with Japan. South Africa would be willing to send both univeristy-level students and scientists to Japan, though at the present time we cannot accept Japanese citizens; the political situation in South Africa is such that the safety of foreign citizens cannot be absolutely guaranteed. In the future, though, South Africa looks forward to welcoming Japanese citizens into our universities.

OOC: Basically, South Africa wants to avoid the political fallout that would occur on the off-chance a Japanese student was killed in a riot.

We wish the South African government luck in this time, and will begin making accomodations at our prestigious colleges for South African students. We look forward to keeping close contact

Japanese Build 1963

Population: 93 million
Growth: 3%
Production Points: 130 Centers x2 =260 points
Shipping and Air: 55
Tourism: 9
Oil/Energy Points needed: 4
Nuclear Points: 2
Total: 330

Lvl. 3 Social Safety Net: 36

Maintenance: 64

4 Light Infantry*
4 Parachute Brigades*
11 Expert Pilots
4 C82’s
3 Mirage III's
6 Garrison Units
4 Mountain Brigade*
1 Light Missile Cruiser
3 Mechanized Infantry Divisions*
Intelligence Agency
1 Antiaircraft Cruiser
1 Armored Division*
2 Mig-25’s
4 Destroyer Unit
2 Helicopter Transport
2 Helicopter Transport Units
2 Heavy Carrier Wings
4 Mirage V’s
4 SSK units
Civil Defense
National Radar System
Heavy Missile Cruiser

*= Highly trained units

Left: 230.00

Build/Buy:
Nuclear Heavy Carrier (3/4 years): 30
Microcomputers (4/10 years): 5
2 Nuclear Heavy Carrier (2/4 years): 60
6 Expert Pilots (2/2 years): 12
2 ETU95 AEW units: 12
5 Nuclear Silos: 5
5 Large ICBM units: 5
2 Anti-Aircraft Cruisers: 12
1 Heavy Missile Cruiser: 10
2 Light Missile Cruisers: 18
3 SSBN: 18
3 IRBM Units: 3
Project Swordfish: 15
Aid:

12 to ASA
12 To AEF

TOP Secret Communique from Canberra, delivered by hand to Seoul in late March, 1964 (yay fluid time!):

In the 9 months since this nation was approached by the SCT concerning closer ties, the global balance of power has changed tremendously. We all live today in an age of chaos, for 1964 will surely be looked upon as the most terrible year in the history of man.

As such, the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand is prepared to more seriously consider close ties with Asia. The Oceanic Alliance is dead and Australia's allies are dispersed and concerned with their local tragedies. As such, we must consider alternatives.

We hope that the tragedy of the previous months has not divided us from our neighbors and we beg forgiveness on behalf of the Oceanic Alliance. We would urge you to remember that when Asia was attacked, Australia remained on the sidelines, ordering American aircraft based in Darwin to remain on the ground. And of course, recall our long history of cooperation with the major Asian powers.

As such, this nation formally requests a limited membership in the SCT, to be active as of January 1st, 1965. This nation would hope to be able to send observers to SCT meetings, with further membership in the organization to be discussed at a later date...

We eagerly await your reply.

OOC: crossposted on Korean and SCT thread

ooc
as Hansaetic has taken over the UIR, Japan is now a NPC

IC
Japan is troubled by the events of the last decade. An arms race once again led to disaster, and only through apparent blessings of the Gods did Japan escape the catastrophe suffered by China and the USEA. As it was Japan suffered heavily. Nearly 2 million old and young died prematuraly due to radiation sickness, cancer and chronic health conditions worsened by the Nuclear Autumn, food rationing and fall out from China from 1964-69. The Europeans nearly blew themselves to pieces as well.

The military way was not the answer it seemed. It hadn't worked during the 2nd Great War, it worked disastrously during the 3rd Great War as the Americans and Australians conquered Japan after destroying the navy, and once again the military hadnt prevent Japan suffering sorely during the Twilight War.

The Zaibatsu meet during 1964 and 1965 and decide there must be a better way. The Chinese way brought disaster, the Union way was even worse, and even the American and Western Way hand't worked for those nations.

There must now be a Japanese Way.

ooc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaibatsu

In 1969, the Japanese government, which over the last 4 years has been brought to heel by the Zabatsu as they bring down the pro military people one by one either through election or scandel has changed.

With that change Japanese policy has changed.

The Japanese government announces on July 1, 1969 that it would be withdrawing from the military portions of the SCT Alliance, but was williing to continue trade agreements. Space exploration would be considered seperately.

The Japanese government also approaches the Russian, Columbian and FNS governments, as well as the governments it is already in talks with (Australia and the Philippines), as well as Malaysia, Indonesia, and India, regarding trade agreements, as if needed, economic aid.

(ooc seriously, the Japanese could be doing a lot better and they haven't won a war since 1905. Being nuked changed their history in RL, and in this RP, they got conquered, ruled by the Americans, and then suffered damage because their ally got nuked. So a Japanese Way fits them culturally and they could be a lot richer then they are. Settling for second place behind China doesn't suit the Japanese realistically either).

(No it really doesn't.)

The UIP continues it's talks with Japan on keeping a Status Quo in relation to the old SCT trade agreements as the SCT dissolves into the SEG.