Emergency Session of Congress
((Note: I will not be doing the standard what got built and what techs we researched update now or in the future. For those who are curious, we built two rocket test sites (in Denver), two CLs, and an IC. We'll skip the build and tech queue for now; we'll do that at the end of 1941. This will make updates quicker, since we're officially at "The Good Part"
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My fellow Americans,
We are at war. This was not a war of our own making, it is indeed a war that nobody expected. But nonetheless, this day, November 6, 1941 -- a date which shall live in infamy -- we were attacked by the Empire of Japan.
They have coupled this dastardly attack on our nation with an amphibious assault on the Chinese, which is paying some dividends.
That is not the only surprising bit of news. Although many of our citizens -- myself included -- at best disapprove of Communism and all the Soviet Union stands for, our hearts cannot but go out to the poor Russian people, who have been needlessly victimized by Nazi Germany.
Unfortunately for Germany, the Russian bear has claws, and has already conquered Germany's ally, Finland, as well as made significant inroads into the German-occupied areas of Poland.
I do have a little good news; American destroyers and cruisers have already sunk four German transports and one escort with no American loss of life. That will almost certainly be the last time I am able to say that.
I come here today asking for a few things. First, a new package of laws designed to meet the manpower requirements of our army.
Second, I would request funding to ensure that a copy of my radio address to be transmitted to our friends in the United Kingdom as well as here.
Third, although it may seem a formality, I am nonetheless bound by our Constitution to ask for a formal declaration of war on Japan, Manchukuo, and Siam. We must also consider whether or not we wish to declare war upon Germany, or wait until they declare war upon us. I have already issued the order for all American formations to mobilize.
Finally, Chiefs, please discuss plans for action against Japan and -- provisionally -- Germany. I would like to have this discussion here in the Senate, but I would beg everybody to remember that we are now at war and to keep whatever we say within these walls to yourselves. Secretary Grumman, I would argue that our industrial plan now needs tweaking. Please formulate a new one, with consultation from our chiefs. I am attaching some detailed paperwork for all present to peruse.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have one more piece of news. Our scientists have mastered Isotope Separation. I have already authorized research into nuclear power plants but there is a chance -- a small one -- that it could be developed into an ultimate weapon of some kind. We will have a formal vote on this when or if such a design is practical.
We all have work to do. Thank you, and good night.
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We have lots to vote on!
1. DOW on Japan.
2. DOW on Germany -- we are not currently at war with them, remember. We will almost certainly get a Call to Arms from the UK as soon as we do Day of Infamy, so that is how we would do it.
3. Which of the four law changes to accept, if any.
4. Day of Infamy decision.
We also need war plans and a new IC and LS budget to reflect the wartime setting. son of liberty, go ahead and draft this plan, and the rest of the Senators/Chiefs can offer input. I will treat building and tech plans as posted, although I would like all the Chiefs to review the build and tech queue in-game.
Future updates will cover from two to six weeks, depending on how much action there is.
Let's get this done by
Monday at 10 PM (-6 GMT).