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New World Order
1944-1946
With the British home islands firmly in Japanese hands the fate of the United Kingdom was inevitable. Germany declared victory nearly a month later.
Although neutered, the remaining Allies continued to battle on. Even in the most remote areas of the world IJN forces ensured continued hostilities remained futile.
Seeking to root out bastions of resistance, Imperial forces continued to pursue decisive engagements. Although opportunities were growing rarer.
With the fervor of war dying down, the Axis powers settled into a routine of consolidating gains.
A series of data points gathered over time by the Japanese intelligence services began to paint a grim picture of Germany’s effort at obtaining access to nuclear technologies. Building upon previous German nuclear technology successes at Honefoss, a new facility had been placed into service and rapidly expanded. This time in Berlin.
Faced with the prospect of yet another European power gaining an upper hand on the world stage in technical competence, Japan began to take steps to ward off any future threats to a resurgent Asia. The first act, a negation of the geographic divisions specified in the Tripartite Pact and invasion of the oil-producing country of Iraq.
The second, a diplomatic coup in Siberia.
Finally, the gaining of atomic prowess second to none. The pipeline to realize Japanese ambition in this area a significant achievement.
With the British home islands firmly in Japanese hands the fate of the United Kingdom was inevitable. Germany declared victory nearly a month later.
Although neutered, the remaining Allies continued to battle on. Even in the most remote areas of the world IJN forces ensured continued hostilities remained futile.
Seeking to root out bastions of resistance, Imperial forces continued to pursue decisive engagements. Although opportunities were growing rarer.
With the fervor of war dying down, the Axis powers settled into a routine of consolidating gains.
A series of data points gathered over time by the Japanese intelligence services began to paint a grim picture of Germany’s effort at obtaining access to nuclear technologies. Building upon previous German nuclear technology successes at Honefoss, a new facility had been placed into service and rapidly expanded. This time in Berlin.
Faced with the prospect of yet another European power gaining an upper hand on the world stage in technical competence, Japan began to take steps to ward off any future threats to a resurgent Asia. The first act, a negation of the geographic divisions specified in the Tripartite Pact and invasion of the oil-producing country of Iraq.
The second, a diplomatic coup in Siberia.
Finally, the gaining of atomic prowess second to none. The pipeline to realize Japanese ambition in this area a significant achievement.
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Pax Asiatica
March 1946
As the war continued its inevitable slide to conclusion, Imperial Japan took stock of the global ideological re-alignment. Joining gains made across Asia, the Co-Prosperity Sphere had become a colonial power. With populations, resources and basing rights available from the Middle East to the Caribbean and Africa to Iceland.
On the geo-political front, the situation was much less varied. Only the Axis remained.
The undisputed power of Africa, Italy's legions regarded themselves as rightful heirs to the glories of ancient Rome.
In Europe and apart from Italy and the former United Kingdom, Germany ruled unopposed.
Cognizant of the technical ability displayed by German authorities in development of the Atom Bomb as well as proximity of the empire to Japanese interests in Siberia and the Middle East, Imperial HQ had secretly been developing plans for a potential future conflict. The outlook, in light of intelligence estimates and for even the most optimistic of forecasts, was grim. For now, the Tripartite Pact would have to suffice as the outline for respective spheres of influence. As well as a continued reliance on Japanese technical prowess.
The outcome of civil war in the new post-war America would also have to be considered, but that was a question for another day.
Ulimately, successfully throwing off the shackles of European colonialism and establishment of the age of Pax Asiatica, would be enough.
FIN
As the war continued its inevitable slide to conclusion, Imperial Japan took stock of the global ideological re-alignment. Joining gains made across Asia, the Co-Prosperity Sphere had become a colonial power. With populations, resources and basing rights available from the Middle East to the Caribbean and Africa to Iceland.
On the geo-political front, the situation was much less varied. Only the Axis remained.
The undisputed power of Africa, Italy's legions regarded themselves as rightful heirs to the glories of ancient Rome.
In Europe and apart from Italy and the former United Kingdom, Germany ruled unopposed.
Cognizant of the technical ability displayed by German authorities in development of the Atom Bomb as well as proximity of the empire to Japanese interests in Siberia and the Middle East, Imperial HQ had secretly been developing plans for a potential future conflict. The outlook, in light of intelligence estimates and for even the most optimistic of forecasts, was grim. For now, the Tripartite Pact would have to suffice as the outline for respective spheres of influence. As well as a continued reliance on Japanese technical prowess.
The outcome of civil war in the new post-war America would also have to be considered, but that was a question for another day.
Ulimately, successfully throwing off the shackles of European colonialism and establishment of the age of Pax Asiatica, would be enough.
FIN
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I recently picked up DH after 'another' hiatus and realized I hadn't formally closed this out. (Un)fortunately, I'm now rocking the latest game version so this 1.04-based AAR is no longer playable. Not that there was anything else left to accomplish anyway. But! Deep within the confines of my hard drive I found some screenshots to construct a proper closeout.
Considering this was my first effort in this kind of creative writing pursuit, I feel closure is necessary, in a wrap-it-up-in-a-BOW kinda way.
I got interested in AAR's after voraciously consuming this uniquely styled ancient HOI2 write-up: The Setting Sun - Gotterdammerung, Japan 1944, all credit to Remble. Such a great read (and game), even after first being exposed to it over a decade ago! Check it out for nostalgic HOI2 graphics.
Anywho, for anyone that stumbles through the door and wants to know how this game ended... here ya go!
Considering this was my first effort in this kind of creative writing pursuit, I feel closure is necessary, in a wrap-it-up-in-a-BOW kinda way.
I got interested in AAR's after voraciously consuming this uniquely styled ancient HOI2 write-up: The Setting Sun - Gotterdammerung, Japan 1944, all credit to Remble. Such a great read (and game), even after first being exposed to it over a decade ago! Check it out for nostalgic HOI2 graphics.
Anywho, for anyone that stumbles through the door and wants to know how this game ended... here ya go!
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Thank you!! Indeed, so much victory, there's little left to win now. Congratulations on, and thank you for, a successful and enthralling conclusion to your AAR!
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That was splendid to read, thanks a lot for posting and finally finishing it.
558 IC... and most of it Japan-core... impressive to what you can get if one has proper time to prepare.
558 IC... and most of it Japan-core... impressive to what you can get if one has proper time to prepare.
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