Yeah, well, the Lion they are going to build in the 1960s of my AAR seems a little bit small in comparison, but the fact that she will fly the white ensign makes it still über-awesome.
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Yeah, well, the Lion they are going to build in the 1960s of my AAR seems a little bit small in comparison, but the fact that she will fly the white ensign makes it still über-awesome.
It is back! I really missed this, as it has been one of the main inspirations for my own AAR.
It returns!
Let us see for how long the Empress will sheath her maniacal imperial desires beneath the silken words of so-called "restructuring"..
Well you'd be disappointed if someone didn't remain convinced the Empress had an ulterior motive wouldn't you?
Let us see for how long the Empress will sheath her maniacal imperial desires beneath the silken words of so-called "restructuring"..
Well you'd be disappointed if someone didn't remain convinced the Empress had an ulterior motive wouldn't you?
It returns!
Let us see for how long the Empress will sheath her maniacal imperial desires beneath the silken words of so-called "restructuring"..
Well you'd be disappointed if someone didn't remain convinced the Empress had an ulterior motive wouldn't you?
Of course I would! Welcome back to the "Loyal Opposition"
Of course I would! Welcome back to the "Loyal Opposition"
Well, I am a member of the somewhat more loyal opposition too, I'm afraid. Meaning, that as long as she leaves the British Empire alone and really does let the others govern themselves I am not complaining.
glad to see this again, i had forgotten about it i confess.
on that super-yamato, are all those little round things small guns? because if so, oh-my-god!
on that super-yamato, are all those little round things small guns? because if so, oh-my-god!
Just discovered this story and a more than interesting Empress. While I'm glad it will be continued, a little suggestion: if, by any ways, Britain and the Commonwealth will still be at peace with Japan in the years to come, could another ship (a BB for example) be renamed in order to honour the Empress? The usual (RL) Canadian TP "Empress of Japan" should be considered a bit ridiculous. Just a thought.
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Chapter XXX: Hail Britannia...Part II
Chapter XXX: Hail Britannia...Part II
It was an odd situation, the Empress thought. Both she and her host had ascended to their respective thrones in very unexpected circumstances, but while she was ten years The King's junior, her father had spent the better part of two decades preparing her to assume her duties, while the new King of England had been given little chance to prepare...
"Your Majesty..." She began. "Allow me to begin by offering my sincere condolences on the death of your father."
The King nodded somber thanks. "And mine on your father's your Majesty. The Emperor was a remarkable man."
"Yes... If the world were just then it would be they seated here today. As it is, we must carry on for them." Hoshiko responded. After a moment she quirked a wry smile at her host. "You do realize; Your Majesty, that with all of this Majestying back and forth we will hardly be able to get anywhere of consequence like that. My father named me Hoshiko and I am quite fond of that name."
King George blinked in surprise trying to remember his speech lessons with his wife, lest he fall into a fit of stammering. "Very well... Hoshiko. You may call me Albert."
She smiled as for once the weighty pretentiousness of titles was set aside.
"Thank you Albert. Now... To; as they say, cut to the chase, Japan and Great Britain have been allies for thirtyfive years. I would wish for that to continue. However, there are certain potential issues of contention between our two nations."
Albert leaned forward and gestured for her to continue.
"Specifically the status of European colonies in Asia. I know that The Times likes to characterize Japan's calls for a New Asia as merely an attempt to supplant the benign rule of Europe with an Empire of our own. While it is true Japan intends to be a power of the first rank, there are other issues at stake here. First is that while all of this is quite removed from the daily concerns of Londoners or Parisians, being so very far off, It is in Our front yard. The instability in China; for example, has made opportunities for other powers to assert spheres of influence in China. Surely were France to fall into anarchy, Britain would be concerned if Japan were to extort virtual control of say... Normandy. Further follows the resentment of the Chinese as a people.
"We all saw that boil over in the Boxer Rebellion and the potential exists for a repeat in the future. With possibly a different outcome. None of us should wish for the emergence of a hostile China, but for Japan it is of gravest concern."
"I can appreciate that... Hoshiko..." The King replied. "Hence your calls for a unified China..." His eyes held a tone of wariness.
"The status of Hong Kong is a matter for Britain and the rulers of China." Hoshiko replied. "Japan would vigorously and forcefully oppose any move by the Chinese to attempt to take Hong Kong by force of arms."
George nodded with a neutral expression. "And your other concerns?"
The Empress frowned. "How best to say this..." She paused. "A native of Delhi has representation in your Imperial Parliament... Does he not?"
"Why yes of course!"
"And if he has the skills and savy he could actually even stand in that Parliament yes?"
"Yes, possbly."
"The citizens in Seoul have just voted for their first democratically elected representatives last month... So why is it tolerable that the citizens of Saigon are left without a voice in their own land? Just as the Ethiopians now are expected to bow to a ruler imposed upon them by force of arms...?
"How long before some of them resort to extreme measures to gain a redress of the inequities of their circumstances...?" The Empress asked.
Albert remained silent.
"I believe that certain changes are inevitable, whether by evolution or by revolution." Hoshiko said. "Evolution is preferable in my opinion but Japan does not expect that these people should wait forever..."
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Bertie should be worried. It isn't so odd that Japan worries about China or Indochina, but Ethiopia is a bit far away from Tokio, methinks.
Playing devil's advocate I think she only raised Ethiopia to try and give an example 'closer to home' for the King. Her second try round is indeed far more reasonable and I think better expresses what KiMaSa wants her to say
Of course that merely proves she's got better at hiding her insane lust for power, she obviously wishes to invade and puppet Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland. That will give Japan a stranglehold over the Red Sea, the first stage in her devilish plan to crush the British Empire by choking the sealanes!
El Pip is right... At least in that Hoshiko is using an example which would evoke sympathy in the West and that she is not singling out Britain's French allies.
This is much more what I had in mind. Unfortunately the first time around I rushed it a little and ended up heading off on a side road I never intended to travel.
As for any ambitions in Italian Somaliland, even the Imperial Japanese Navy would need a base to operate that far from home. Currently the only locations for such a base are in either French or British possession and attacking the Allies just to get a base from which to attack the Italians... Please give her more credit than that! She's not Adolph Hitler after all. :rofl:
And alas on Seapower it is true. Not only is Japan on the short end of the 8-8-5 ratio, currently the IJN has nothing to match the six G-3 class ships.
We'll have to work on that...
Excellent - a brilliant return for an excellent AAR. Does the Empress have any other capitals to visit on her trip?
There's a little more to do in Britain. After which stops in Paris, Berlin, Moscow, and Rome are all planned along with a stop in Vienna and a visit to Hong Kong.
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Chapter XXX: Hail Britannia... Part III
Chapter XXX: Hail Britannia... Part III
"Just what do you propose?" Albert asked carefully.
"Only that Japan will use whatever political and economic means are available to support the cause of freedom in such lands. We will not draw a sword against Britain's French or Dutch allies."
Albert noted calmly to himself that Hoshiko had not forsworn all military action. Still, the Empress had pledged continued support of Britain and her other allies... Albert filed away the unspoken implications away for the future and nodded again with a slight trace of a smile.
"I see... I see indeed..."
"In the meantime..." Hoshiko said in a more relaxed and even amused tone. "Some of my aides and advisors are itching like little children to see some of Britain's new toys..."
