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The japanese imperial dynasties of asia wrote:Ueda Administration Imposes Heavy Taxes on Fuel

Prime Minister Daisuke Ueda’s Government has imposed new taxes on fossil fuels. In many countries this would in public outrage, however mos of the anger only comes from a faint hearted speech made by Governor Atari Kobayashi, head of the Imperial Fascist Party.

This is because more then 90% of Japanese vehicles are electric. In 1029, Japanese automotive conglomerates such has Nagatsu Automotives, Mitsubishi Electrics, and Toyota Manufacturing all got rid of their fossil fuel cars, and replaced them with much cleaner and more popular electric models, such as the Nagatsu Inoda Electric Supreme (see civilian research projects fact book), which has become the most popular car in Japan.

Mainly only Japanese Military vehicles still use fossil fuels. The Japanese Government has in the past three years bought 62% of all privately owned Japanese oil drilling companies.

Japan has among the most eco friendly nations on earth, with Prime Minister Ueda placing heavy taxes on the production of plastic, and providing enormous benifits to companies that produce reusable energy.

There is also heavy government control over deforestation, and in 1030, when a Japanese Whaling Compant refused to stop hunting whales in light of whale protection laws, an Imperial Navy cruiser intercepted the whaling fleet and confiscated all its vessels.

Japan is strongly in favor of environmental friendly policies.

Standard Fish, Oil company Boom!:
Standard Fish enters the market offering cheap Fuel. Cheap Despite the Taxes/tariffs.

2nd Shardaniak Republic Happy!
The Shardin People are in heavy support of the Environmental Laws. Green Party wishes to meet with Prime Minister Daisuke Ueda to gain advice and to give advice on Green Party policies and Clean Energy means. They also wish to show a tour at Water World marine wildlife Zoo etc..

Also to show him to a sacred forest people rarely can go too.

Mongol khamaag

Shardaniak wrote:Helena:"Perhaps shes trying to act like shes still a country. Forcing us to protect her factions currency. I think shes scared.... of losing power... knowing she may never return home to a monarchy in Shardaniak. This could be trouble if the Japanese or Republic asks for the gold back once they figure it out. As for why she lost her power.... Civil war and Rebellion.... I dont know much..."

Khan: If they do find out we would not be able to figth, i mean, the junks and their cannons are nearly useless except against small or medium ships, our muskets are not the best in terms of modern and well, they have the numbers. I will send the gold to the deepest vaults of Qaraqorum, about 40m underground. Anything else to tell me?

Mongol khamaag wrote:Khan: If they do find out we would not be able to figth, i mean, the junks and their cannons are nearly useless except against small or medium ships, our muskets are not the best in terms of modern and well, they have the numbers. I will send the gold to the deepest vaults of Qaraqorum, about 40m underground. Anything else to tell me?

Helena:"I got news for you.... Im expected to deliver your grandchildren any day now... Doctors say that I'm going to have Four Children."

The new order of manifest

Shardaniak wrote:Jayla:"Fake my death! I want to see Julia!"

Frederick:"Well il be a dogs knee! Shes back! The Docs said.... her mind was so gone it-"

Jayla:"Shut it grampa! Where the hell is Julia!"

Frederick laughs a bit.
Frederick:"Yeah thats Jayla all right."

The Queen sighs and sits next to Jayla...

Queen Kirstin:"Jayla...Sweetie i cant tell you where she is....there are only six people on Alterra who know where in the world she is...its for her protection from the evil people who want me gone..."

Just before Jayla can speak the door opens and in walks someone very familiar to the Queen and Jayla....

((You know who it is))

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:

Phillips Residence

Liam's face hardens at the second part of her speech. He's thoughtful for a second before he speaks;

    Liam: "Well, is there a specific hairstyle your mother seldom wears that is simple and won't attract attention? Then we will add in the tiniest amount of make up, and instead of dresses you'll wear some casual jeans and tops. We make you look different by changing many little things but nothing major."

Julia sighs as she walks into on of the bedrooms and she smiles...

Julia:"Well my mom has always had long hair and she has never had mine cut...so more than likely a something short..."

She finishes her sentence and then grabs her necklace tightly and sighs loudly...

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia sighs as she walks into on of the bedrooms and she smiles...

Julia:"Well my mom has always had long hair and she has never had mine cut...so more than likely a something short..."

She finishes her sentence and then grabs her necklace tightly and sighs loudly...

Phillips Residence

Nodding Liam speaks again;

    Liam: "I have some pull left with customs, we'll register you as a long term resident, Julia Davidson Carson. I'll let Sarah and Sammi get you settled in here while I go make preparations for tomorrow."

Liam walks out of the room, leaving Julia with Sarah and Samantha. Sarah speaks gently;

    Sarah: "I personally think you'd look amazing with a short-medium length braid, what do you think?"

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:Phillips Residence

Nodding Liam speaks again;

    Liam: "I have some pull left with customs, we'll register you as a long term resident, Julia Davidson Carson. I'll let Sarah and Sammi get you settled in here while I go make preparations for tomorrow."

Liam walks out of the room, leaving Julia with Sarah and Samantha. Sarah speaks gently;

    Sarah: "I personally think you'd look amazing with a short-medium length braid, what do you think?"

Julia nods and smiles for the first time since she has gotten here....

Julia:"Im not sure what to think about anything right now Mrs.Phillips...but if you think it will look good then im willing to try it..."

She sifhs and looks out the window smiling as birds fly by....

Julia:"Im just scared of something bad happening to my mother and worst of all you guys...im..just scared..."

Zygoltiana wrote:The United States of Zygoltiana

Military Development

An update to the fighter attack aircraft, the ZF/A-1 'Lion Eagle' is underway, the objective is to achieve a superior version of the aircraft, that will be labeled the 'Super Lion Eagle' due to it's superior abilities.

In addition to this the military has announced that it plans to have multiple new tools and technologies put into field testing. This includes an elusive technology known as LaWS, it is unclear what this stands for, and the G1E Naval Nuclear Reactor.

The military will be conducting exercises in coming months and is looking into potential international war games, these are to test fleet capabilities, and overall effectiveness of the fleet.

Zygoltiana wrote:The United States of Zygoltiana

Classified from and to all Foreign Nations

The first portion is the software update. A research team has been given funding to enhance the encryption on the Satellites and their messages. This has been given a year and a half until completion.(Approved Oct. 19 by Aygo.)

The United States of Zygoltiana

Declassified

The United States of Zygoltiana is proud to introduce the ZF/A-1D "Super-Lion Eagle" to it's arsenal of war planes. The Super-Lion Eagle is to enter full deployment service by late this year.

Classified

Zygoltiana has achieved a higher level encryption on her satellites and ensuring that they are much more difficult to access. The coding alerts technicians about attempts of hacking, while also providing a high level of encryption and layers of the same to prevent breaches.

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia nods and smiles for the first time since she has gotten here....

Julia:"Im not sure what to think about anything right now Mrs.Phillips...but if you think it will look good then im willing to try it..."

She sifhs and looks out the window smiling as birds fly by....

Julia:"Im just scared of something bad happening to my mother and worst of all you guys...im..just scared..."

Phillips Home

Sarah nods in understanding and kneels to look Julia in the eyes;

    Sarah: "It's normal and okay to be scared, when Liam was President, he was very scared for your mother. Not because she couldn't handle herself, but because she was emotionally a wreck for years, and was always calling Liam for something or other. It's also okay to be scared for our parents, everyone has their vices, Julia, it's just a matter of overcoming them. Now, how about I make you a deal, it's something you'll like I promise!"

Sarah gives Julia a small smile, as does Samantha coming to stand beside her kneeling mother. They both wait for a response from the emotionally and mentally exhausted looking girl.

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:Phillips Home

Sarah nods in understanding and kneels to look Julia in the eyes;

    Sarah: "It's normal and okay to be scared, when Liam was President, he was very scared for your mother. Not because she couldn't handle herself, but because she was emotionally a wreck for years, and was always calling Liam for something or other. It's also okay to be scared for our parents, everyone has their vices, Julia, it's just a matter of overcoming them. Now, how about I make you a deal, it's something you'll like I promise!"

Sarah gives Julia a small smile, as does Samantha coming to stand beside her kneeling mother. They both wait for a response from the emotionally and mentally exhausted looking girl.

Julia looks at Sarah and samantha her blue eyes look extremely tired and emotionally drained she gives a world famous Davidson side smile...

Julia:"She does have her problems from her deep dark secrets to her mental health problems....But i don't want to talk about that...so what is this deal you are proposing??"

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia looks at Sarah and samantha her blue eyes look extremely tired and emotionally drained she gives a world famous Davidson side smile...

Julia:"She does have her problems from her deep dark secrets to her mental health problems....But i don't want to talk about that...so what is this deal you are proposing??"

Phillips Home

Sarah smiled back, her black hair and blue eyes seeming to give her an energetic and confident look as she speaks;

    Sarah: "After we get you registered for everything tomorrow, I'll take you and Samantha here in a shopping trip to help you get some things to wear and so we can begin to personalize your room. The deal is that after dinner tonight you clean yourself off in a shower and then get in some warm clothes for bed, only then will I take you shopping, so what do you say? Do we have a deal?"

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:Phillips Home

Sarah smiled back, her black hair and blue eyes seeming to give her an energetic and confident look as she speaks;

    Sarah: "After we get you registered for everything tomorrow, I'll take you and Samantha here in a shopping trip to help you get some things to wear and so we can begin to personalize your room. The deal is that after dinner tonight you clean yourself off in a shower and then get in some warm clothes for bed, only then will I take you shopping, so what do you say? Do we have a deal?"

The little girl looks out the window smiling and she turns around smiling ear to ear

Julia:"I think we have a deal...thank you Mrs.Phillips...your showing me that there are still good people in this world...i was beginning to lose hope in humanity...."

The new order of manifest wrote:The little girl looks out the window smiling and she turns around smiling ear to ear

Julia:"I think we have a deal...thank you Mrs.Phillips...your showing me that there are still good people in this world...i was beginning to lose hope in humanity...."

Phillips Home

Sarah smiled before she spoke again;

    Sarah: "Dear Girl, you are about to find that this nation is one with more humanity than most, but you live in this house now, no more misses Phillips, we're on a first name basis now."

When Sarah finishes, Samantha speaks, her black hair and green eyes sparking with life;

    Sarah: "Don't worry, about that, now, speaking of dinner, I think we should get the cockatrice Zygol-carbonara with penne and angel hair pastas going. Do you wanna help make it, Julia?"

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:Phillips Home

Sarah smiled before she spoke again;

    Sarah: "Dear Girl, you are about to find that this nation is one with more humanity than most, but you live in this house now, no more misses Phillips, we're on a first name basis now."

When Sarah finishes, Samantha speaks, her black hair and green eyes sparking with life;

    Sarah: "Don't worry, about that, now, speaking of dinner, I think we should get the cockatrice Zygol-carbonara with penne and angel hair pastas going. Do you wanna help make it, Julia?"

Julia looks at Sarah and Samantha before giving them a semi skeptical look....

Julia:"I've never helped anyone cook or cook before..we've always had a person to do that....but sure I'm always willing to try something new...."

Julia is now smiling waiting....

The japanese imperial dynasties of asia

Shardaniak wrote:Crime Scene:
The Japanese find the Truck is lead lined and has empty large Containers inside with giger counters around them.

The dead guards were heavily armed and 2nd Elite... not Holle Guard but 2nd best.
There is 12 corpses and a 13th one in a Hazmat Suit.... Cargo Manifest should be in the truck. Theres a Key on a necklace inside the hazmat Suit deceased corpse.

The Crane in question is a construction site. Is noted to have Mafia activity. Eastside Mob but no hard evidence can proof they were there.

Then the Zygoltians arrive on site to meet with the Japanese.

Zygoltiana
The japanese imperial dynasties of asia

Zygoltiana

Kido stands away from the crime scene. The area has been surrounded by several Kenpeitai armored personnel carriers and a Honshu heavy assault walker towers over the wreck, its spot lights and cannons bearing down on the people below.

Kido stares distrustfuly the Zygoltianese before turning to an aid and speaking in hushed Japanese.

Intelligence Minister Kido: “Shādin seifu no kankei-sha ni renraku sheete kudasai. Watashi wa kono goei ga nani o motte ita no ka, naze watashitachi wa sono mokutekichi ni tsuite shiranakatta no ka o sheritai.”

Contact our officials in the Shardin Government. I want to know what this convoy was carrying and why we were not informed as to its destination

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia looks at Sarah and Samantha before giving them a semi skeptical look....

Julia:"I've never helped anyone cook or cook before..we've always had a person to do that....but sure I'm always willing to try something new...."

Julia is now smiling waiting....

Phillips Home

Samantha feigned a disbelieving look before speaking in a dramatic tone;

    Samantha: "It's a life skill, come on, I know plenty about this dish."

By this time Sarah had stood up and let the girls do what they would. Samantha grabbed Julia's hand and began pulling her all the while talking;

    Samantha: "C'mon, we're going to the kitchen to start dinner, while mom and dad get all of the legal stuff done."

All the while Samantha pulled Julia through the house toward the kitchen.

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:Phillips Home

Samantha feigned a disbelieving look before speaking in a dramatic tone;

    Samantha: "It's a life skill, come on, I know plenty about this dish."

By this time Sarah had stood up and let the girls do what they would. Samantha grabbed Julia's hand and began pulling her all the while talking;

    Samantha: "C'mon, we're going to the kitchen to start dinner, while mom and dad get all of the legal stuff done."

All the while Samantha pulled Julia through the house toward the kitchen.

Julia just goes with the flow and allows Samantha to drag her to the kitchen.when they reach the kitchen Julia stands there staring at the stuff on the counter then her blue eyes are alive with excitement and fire...for now anyway

Julia:"So what shall we do first...Samantha...or can i call you??"

She waits for a response...somewhat eagerly

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia just goes with the flow and allows Samantha to drag her to the kitchen.when they reach the kitchen Julia stands there staring at the stuff on the counter then her blue eyes are alive with excitement and fire...for now anyway

Julia:"So what shall we do first...Samantha...or can i call you??"

She waits for a response...somewhat eagerly

Phillips Home

The kitchen is a relaxed room, white cabinets, stainless steel gas appliances, gray marble countertops, a stove hood is over the stove, the microwave is next to it in a drawer fashion, the island has a farmhouse sink and dishwasher in it. Samantha simply smirks as she responds;

    Samantha: "Sam, Sammie, Samantha, do what works for you."

She opens the cabinet and begins grabbing out several pots, a skillet, a cutting board. She turns to Julia;

    Samantha: "Go in the pantry and grab two of my aprons, we're going to need them."

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NEW FLAG :)

Candain, Revin, and Modronea

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:Phillips Home

The kitchen is a relaxed room, white cabinets, stainless steel gas appliances, gray marble countertops, a stove hood is over the stove, the microwave is next to it in a drawer fashion, the island has a farmhouse sink and dishwasher in it. Samantha simply smirks as she responds;

    Samantha: "Sam, Sammie, Samantha, do what works for you."

She opens the cabinet and begins grabbing out several pots, a skillet, a cutting board. She turns to Julia;

    Samantha: "Go in the pantry and grab two of my aprons, we're going to need them."

Julia smiles and walks to the small looking closet she opens the door and grabs two aprons and hands one to Sam.

Julia:"So Sam...do you like to cook??"

Julia smiles as she asks her question...

((Ive been meaning to ask...are there or do people in zygol play sports?))

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia smiles and walks to the small looking closet she opens the door and grabs two aprons and hands one to Sam.

Julia:"So Sam...do you like to cook??"

Julia smiles as she asks her question...

((Ive been meaning to ask...are there or do people in zygol play sports?))

(Yeah, there are, and people do, popular sports include Zygol ball and Soccer, there are others)
Phillips Home

Sam puts the apron on around her neck and ties the waist strap. Turning to the fridge she opens it and pulls out a large piece of what appears to be chicken, responding to the question as she does;

    Samantha: "I enjoy it, but it's not my passion, there's time to figure out what that is. Anyways, have you ever had cockatrice?"

Zygoltiana wrote:The United States of Zygoltiana

Port City

With the surrender of the 4th and 5th Armies a helicopter touches down and three officers step out, waiting for the commanders of the two armies to tender their surrenders to them.

Main Forces

The artillery pieces fire into two specific areas of the wall, aircraft approach from the opposite side, missiles and guided bombs going into the wall sections the artillery targeted.

A force of around 463,000 begins to move forward, waiting for a specific event to occur as their movement is slow.

Front Lines
The commander of the Fifth Army was killed in the bombardment, but the commander of the Fourth still lives, albeit too heavily injured to retain consciousness.
Karlsruhe
The walls crack, and one of the shells misses the wall, landing a ways inside, breaking up a duel going on below.

The new order of manifest

Zygoltiana wrote:(Yeah, there are, and people do, popular sports include Zygol ball and Soccer, there are others)
Phillips Home

Sam puts the apron on around her neck and ties the waist strap. Turning to the fridge she opens it and pulls out a large piece of what appears to be chicken, responding to the question as she does;

    Samantha: "I enjoy it, but it's not my passion, there's time to figure out what that is. Anyways, have you ever had cockatrice?"

Julia looks at Sam and she then looks at the peice of meat.

Julia:"I dont have any idea what that is....So what is it exactly??"

Shardaniak wrote:2nd Panzer Volunteer Division.
The 10,000 move to the ready.
Logistics Trucks and Tanks move in. Especially the Few Tigershark tanks move too. Mechs etc..

50 Tigersharks , 1,000 Mechs and 4,000 Modern Tanks move in. The rest of the personnel are logistics.

Aldia-karel wrote:Front Lines
The commander of the Fifth Army was killed in the bombardment, but the commander of the Fourth still lives, albeit too heavily injured to retain consciousness.
Karlsruhe
The walls crack, and one of the shells misses the wall, landing a ways inside, breaking up a duel going on below.

The United States of Zygoltiana

Main Forces

The flights for the 10,000 volunteer forces is prepared and sent south from Boreal.

The artillery fires again, a lower elevation setting for lower down on the wall, a helicopter force of 4 goes over the wall and fires rockets into the upper portions of the wall.

Port City

The next highest ranking officer is requested to appear, following this Zygoltiana will issue medical attention to all who wish to have it, and all cases whom are in critical condition.

The new order of manifest wrote:Julia looks at Sam and she then looks at the peice of meat.

Julia:"I dont have any idea what that is....So what is it exactly??"

Phillips Home

Samantha took out a small knife and began cutting the fairly sized piece of meet in front of her, she answered as she began to begin getting it into smaller pieces;

    Samantha: "Basically a giant chicken found all over Alterra, rich in flavor and necessary in what we're about to make. Can you grab me an onion, flour, and 2 eggs? That will be all for a minute."

Shardaniak

The japanese imperial dynasties of asia

Shardaniak wrote:Archduchess Bass explores Rumors deeper but... treads carefully:
Archduchess Bass has the Eastside Mafia hire Japanese Mercs from low life areas known not to be loyal to the Emperor. People the Eastside Mafia can dispose easily later.
There sent to dig into info on Intelligence Minister Kido's schedule and where he will be next week.

She sends her top Human Agents to under go facial re-construction. To learn Japanese which is easy due to Shardinese being very close to it. Afterwards they go in under face identities bought on the Black Market through the Eastside Mafia. Three Agents move to find out info on the Emperor to see if he had any sex with females.... or if he did have an heir.... or perhaps any family members... like a sister... if they had any kids or not.

Head Council Member/Archduchess Bass to meet with Emperor:
Bass asks to meet with the Emperor to meet him in his home. She wishes to get to understand the emperor better for Unity sake between the two Republics.

The Presidential Election
Two Canidates Remain.

A Japanese Raised Shardin. One who was raised in Japan and was found in a ship wreck as a baby.
The other...
A Human Candidate who is going populist asking for a bigger military, a Borderwall and removal of Japanese.

The Numbers are too close to call atm as there counting....

Japanese Marshall Plan
Bismarck receives the message but mails through the official Zygoltiana Military Letter back to Japan. That he is too busy as he is in a volunteer force to fight Aldia. He would be honored post war to meet.

The Gracefull blend is the Compatible older culture called Shardinese. It's rather quickly seen within the few months implemented a huge difference between Shardin Children and there parents.... The Next Generation will be less German and more Shardinese. The Adults dont easily change... but the teenagers have slightly adopted Shardinese culture. With Japanese being spoken raised by 0.5% and Shardinese 11%!

Makeup Industry Booms
Playshark is a exposed Adult Magazine... however are very honored to feature him.

In the meantime those accepted into the Company test the new Traditional makeup. They smile and pose with the makeup. Eventually reporting it looks good. When it hits the market again it flies off the shelfs.

Bruno has booked spots already for Ks in Shardaniak however Sunrise continues to resist change and has banned this... modern humbo jumbo. Anubis however decides to allow the concert and makeup. However funds Egyptian makeup companies to compete to keep tria Egyptians culture secure.

East side Mafia: Mob War!
They find early successes but then find it harder to catch them. Then... on a Monday.

3 Cars passed by a Cafe and did a Drive by killing many inside. There Target was a Kenpeitai Officer.

The Same day a Kenpeitai Enforcer was found hanged in public on a street pole.

That Afternoon Head of the Kenpeitai received the severed head of his cousin in a box.

All will a .45 Caliber bullet in them. This is a warning for them to stop. Crime is low with the East Side Mafia. They destroy the drug dealers and continue to make tons of money.

Rumors

Kido is a ghost... there are no records of anything. The Intelligence Minister is untraceable. However it should be noted, Kido controls the Kenpeitai, the most ruthless and brutal Military police force on Alterra... he also controls the Chōhō kikan, Japan’s foreign intelligence agency.

The Kenpeitai, upon the success of the revolution, took over many Shardin intelligence agencies, and have access to an untold amount of information...

Kido is not to be trifled with. Upon entering Japan, two of the three agents go missing, and the third might realize they’re being watched...

The remaining agent would find that Emperor Hiroku made his brother, Prince Riku, and sister, Crown Princess Ichika, dissapear, after they denounced him for his sexuality... the Emperor has one remaining sybling, Princess Hanae, who is beloved by the Japanese people and her brother. However Hanae has no children, and is currently just engaged to her fiancé.

There are however... incidents... at the age of eighteen, Hiroku was locked in rooms with women by his grand mother, Empress Kasura, who was determined to see him produce and air. What is known is Hiroku never speaks of the incidents, and was greatly traumatized by them. The Emperor is known to hide his stress under drugs, alcohol, and physical pleasures; New Tokyo’s clubs.

One thing is for certain, the Japanese are not entirely blind to what is going on. At the moment there are... suspicions... but for now nothing more.

The Meeting

Archduchess Bass is welcomed to New Tokyo by the Prime Minister and Japan’s Gikai. She is then driven to the Chrysanthemum Palace where she’s granted an audience with the Emperor.

Presidential Election

The Japanese publically voice their support and put funding behind the pro Japanese candidate.

Japanese Marshall Plan

The Japanese encourage the growth of Shardinese culture, and expose Shardin to common Japanese society. A society of infinite glamor but also great stress and emphasis on work.

Makeup Industry Booms

Japanese models become common sites on runways in Shardaniak, sticking out in their flashy clothing and glamorous makeup. Glamor is everything in Japan. In Japan, you should be noticed. You should stand out. Your style should make everyone else’s obsolete.

KS begins touring Shardaniak. There are rumors they’re working on their first all English song.

Mob War

There are several reprisals. For every attack the mafia makes, the Kenpeitai raid a mob safe house or warehouse. Slowly, mafia members begin to go missing. As time goes on, more and more powerful members of the mafia dissapear... the Kenpeitai is closing in.

As for Kido’s cousin... they never got along anyway...

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