[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_076.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_077.jpg[/img] [Tougou] I'm home! How are you doing, Maki? [Maki] Welcome home, daddy. I'm fine, I missed you a lot! With a huge smile on her face and carrying a stuffed toy, Maki runs towards Tougou. [Tougou] What's this? You have a new stuffed toy... Who gave you that? [Maki] While you were away, a nice woman came here and gave me this toy, so I have a friend while you're gone. [Tougou] Really? Please don't take presents from strangers next time. [Maki] Did you miss me much? [Tougou] Of course I did! [Maki] Hehehe, good. After all I have to share you with everyone, you're very popular. [Tougou] Is having a popular dad a bad thing? [Maki] Noooope. You're a great dad, and that must be why you are so popular, right? [Tougou] Hahaha, probably. [Maki] I love you so much, daddy. Can I become as popular as you ? [Tougou] Popularity isn't always a good thing. Everyone bugs you, you know... [Maki] Hehehe. [Tougou] Alright, I'm going to make lunch. Can I count on your help? [Maki] Haa, of course I'll help. Maki took a tiny apron hanging in the kitchen and put it on. [Tougou] Alright, princess. What would you like to eat? [Maki] Hmmm, hmmm... A nice stew would be great. [Tougou] Stew it is. Then let me show you how to make a special Navy Minister Stew! [Maki] Uhn. [Tougou] First of all, the white sauce. Slowly mix milk, butter and flour in a pan, on a low flame... [Maki] Uhuh... Both of them had a good time together while making dinner. ... .. . Its midnight. Tougou just put Maki to bed and began drinking some sake to relax. [Tougou] So... now I'm the Navy Minister, commander of the Naval Forces. I haven't seen Akiyama acting so scared in a long time. To be honest, I never wanted such an important position... He typed something on his computer, and opened a file. Intel from Tougous scouts now appeared on the screen, updated in real time. [Tougou] ...we have to be on guard, we live in very turbulent times. The large powers have their eyes on Japan, one mistake and we will be erased from the star map. ...this is the unpleasant truth. Mikado appointed him as the new Navy Minister, and he didnt have the best starting point for his career. [Tougou] ...thats how it is. My decisions will decide the fate of the Japanese Empire. Mikado-chan is a kind ruler, I will not disappoint her. I cannot fail... Tougou looked at Maki who was sound asleep. [Tougou] ...Japan needs to last at least a hundred years more, for Maki's sake. [Maki] Dad...please... Please... try your best... [Tougou] ...Hah, I will try my best. For you. Because dad loves you. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_030.jpg[/img] Yahzaa! Turn 2, baby! [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_078.jpg[/img] Intel report for turn 2. We got some resource income and some tech income from Japan. Beijing didn't give any resources since the public order isn't at "peace". And The Empire of Cunt is planning a counter-attack. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_079.jpg[/img] The public order can be seen from the pie chart. The stars underneath the region's name show how many admirals are in the star system. So what next... To share a little about my strategic plans, I am on a very, very tight schedhule. I could rather easily blitz through the Chun provinces in three turns... But for certain reasons, I will instead fiddle with my diddle for one turn, doing absolutely nothing! [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_080.jpg[/img] O.K., I lied. I did optimize my fleets a little by moving the fish ship to Keiko's fleet. As you can see from the stats, it is pretty much inferior version of a laser cruiser. But hey, costs nothing, so... [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/events_phase.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_081.jpg[/img] I'll pick the warship option just to save some resources. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_064.jpg[/img] [Tougou] Hmm… [Chief Engineer] Minister Tougou. Does something worry you about our maintenance...? [Tougou] No, but that destroyer over there... [Chief Engineer] Haha, that old thing? It's one of the old warships used by the Chun Empire. [Tougou] Ah... [Chief Engineer] We planned to dispose of it because it is a last generation warship... [Tougou] It doesn't look too shabby. Please transfer it to my fleet. [Chief Engineer] Wha- are you serious? [Tougou] Ha ha. At this point in time, any vessel that can somehow move will make a difference. [Chief Engineer] But sir... this destroyer is a very old model, it's outdated by today's standards. Are you sure? [Tougou] ...is it really that bad? [Chief Engineer] Yes. The hull looks like it could fall apart at any moment. [Tougou] That's terrible... to think that Chun puts their pilots in those ships. [Chief Engineer] They do it because its cheap. Buying last generation warships off other countries saves them money. [Tougou] ...then their ships aren't any better. See if you can fix it somehow. I want that warship in top shape. [Chief Engineer] Yes, sir. My staff will try their best. [Tougou] One more thing. Please make sure the escape boat works as intended too. [Chief Engineer] Yes, it will be our top priority. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_082.jpg[/img] It's crappy, but any extra damage and hitpoints is welcome. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/enemys_phase.jpg[/img] Since we didn't do anything, I wonder what the other countries are up to...? [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_083.jpg[/img] The European Star System― [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_084.jpg[/img] A great, old Empire―― The 3rd Reich was known for its powerful and technologically advanced military. However, the defeat it suffered 22 years ago in the First Space War left its mark. The country was largely destroyed after the war and the economy was at an all-time low. It couldn't have been worse. People were waiting for a saviour in the dark... And then, she showed up―― Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Stopm! 「Company―, stop !」 Stomp... 「Sieg Heil! 　Heil Adolf!」 [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_085.jpg[/img] [b][Crowd][/b] 「Sieg Heil！　Heil Adolf! (x3)」 Two women advance through the rows, showered with admiration and praise. One of the girls walks with incredible grace― Her golden hair shimmers in the sun. A mysterious dark haired beauty was walking just a few steps behind her. Like an empress and her advisor. The small leader was walking proudly through the rows of her lined up soldiers. In the European Star System there was no one who didn't know her name. She was the supreme commander of the 3rd Reich of Dokutsu, Retia Adolf. She appeared out of nowhere 2 years ago. With her came the Fancism movement, a group that violently defends their idol... People needed an idol to look up to in these dark times... Thus, she got elected. However, she wasn't just elected because she looked incredibly beautiful... Retia was also very intelligent, more than your ordinary leader. A natural genius. The country went through a complete reform, and advanced far in the field of technology. Unemployment was a thing of the past, as huge public workgroups were created. People of every social standing were very impressed with what she did... New hope grew in the hearts of the people... The infrastructure was restored, the economy thrived. Retia Adolf even managed to impress her worst critics with the way she solved problem after problem. She had won 3 prizes for her achievments―― In the categories of physics, chemistry and peace. For all that she managed to do, her government was the first one to receive a 100% rating in the European Evaluations. The genius who revived a broken country as the 3rd Reich of Dokutsu... The ever faithful Imperial Army watched her pass, and a crowd awaited her arrival on the other side... [b][Crowd][/b] Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_086.jpg[/img] [b][Crowd][/b] Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! [Retia] ... [b][Crowd][/b] Waaaaaaaaa... [Retia] ... The crowd was talking and muttering... [Retia] ... Waiting for her to speak... [Retia] ... [Retia] Alright... I shall begin my speech. The large, noisy crowd went completely silent. [Retia] Dear people, I am Retia Jarlfrank Adolf of the 3rd Reich of Dokutsu. Like you, I havent forgotten our past, but I'm here to talk about our future. Like our country, I was also weak and fragile in my childhood. Poor and without hope... [Retia] The Empires of Aeris and O'France treated us like garbage, we were broken, defeated. [Retia] No one bothered to help us, they left us alone in our suffering. They exploited our broken country feeding on its misery like hyenas. This vexation caused death and despair among our people ! [Retia] My father... my mother... My grandfather... my grandmother... even my little younger sister perished... [Retia] They stepped on our dignity! They spit on us, mistreated us! Its unforgiveable... Absolutely unforgiveable! [Retia] However, our country revived. Dokutsu rose from the ashes and regained its former glory. There is one more thing left to regain! Our pride! [Retia] Justice needs to be done for what they did to us! Vengeance will be ours! Europe will be ours! The entire galaxy will be ours! [Retia] I, Retia Jarlfrank Adolf, leader of the 3rd Reich of Dokutsu will establish a nation to last a thousand years! Everyone! Have faith in me! And join me in this struggle！ [Retia] Well, uhm... my speech is over! Awe is reflected on people's faces... The moment she stepped down the stage, thunderous applause sounded. The audience began to shower her with words of praise. [b][Crowd][/b] Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! 「Sieg Heil!　Heil Adolf! Sieg Heil!　Heil Adolf!」 [b][Crowd][/b] 「Glory to the 3rd Reich!　Glory to Adolf! Glory! Glory!」 The other woman waves her black hair a little while waiting for Retia Adolf to descend from the platform. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_087.jpg[/img] She is Retia Adolf's right hand and Propaganda Minister, Grecia Goebbels. Always at the side of her leader whenever she appears in public, Grecia Goebbels is the 2nd most important person in the 3rd Reich. Grecia Goebbels waved her long hair while going up the platform with a light step. [Goebbels] Hello everyone♪ It's me, Grecia Goebbels speaking. Its nice to hear that all of you seem to be very energetic today, arent you? [Goebbels] I am also energetic. I even ate 5 sausages this morning. Please do not worry, it won't make me look fat. A good breakfast is important to give you energy for the day♪ The audience didn't know how to react to this, after the emotional speech of Retia Adolf. They just politely nodded. Some raised their eyebrows in confusion while others checked their watches. [Goebbels] Come on, people! You, stop yawning over there, it's not polite to do that... Anyways, I shall now announce the plans of the 3rd Reich. Wouldnt our leader be mad if you didnt pay attention? So listen up! She put both arms onto the desk and leaned forward with a creepy smile. [Goebbels] All of you... You surely heard our leader talk about our nation, didnt you? She said... [Goebbels] 「Vengeance will be ours! Europe will be ours!　The galaxy will be ours!」 [Goebbels] Do any of you understand this? Do you? Anyone? Her eyes shift left and right. [Goebbels] Heehee♪ Well then... Maybe I should explain it? So... our goal is the complete conquest of the galaxy! [Goebbels] Not just the Empires of Aeris and O'France, Not just the European Star System. The galaxy! We have to press on until we rule all of it, and for that we have to go to war. Surely the other empires will mock us if we go to war. 「Dokutsu is a bad dictatorship, the cradle of all evil.」 [Goebbels] However, we have to press on without feeling guilt or remorse. Hasn't Retia Adolf led us gloriously? She has! And she will keep doing so! That's why we don't need to listen to those foolish nations... Finally the speech of Grecia Goebbels gained momentum. [Goebbels] We will disregard the treaty of Versaille, no more reparations... The 3rd Reich of Dokutsu... It's alive again, twice as powerful! Our leader shall guide us and our powerful Empire to glory! [Goebbels] Our beautiful and intelligent leader, the biggest genius in the universe! We cannot lose this war! We will not lose this war! Let us fight relentlessly! Grecia Goebbel's eyes turned fiery with passion. [Goebbels] Of course, I too will fight for the fate of our nation! What about you? Hehehe... silly question. The people of this empire fight for what they believe in, right? Right! Until the bitter end! [b][Crowd][/b] Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! [Goebbels] Hehehehe…♪ The sound of the cheering masses went right through her bones. [Goebbels] Everyone! We have nothing to fear! Those who stand against us do! LETS GO as one! LETS GOD for a new millenium! Sieg Heil!　Heil Adolf! [b][Crowd][/b] 「Sieg Heil!　Heil Adolf! (x2) [b][Crowd][/b] Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Thus... The 3rd Reich had begun its conquest of Europe, starting the war. 88! 88! 88! ...oh [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_088.jpg[/img] So that was Dokutsu, one of the superpowers in the game. Now... what about the Empire of Chunt? [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_089.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_090.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_027.jpg[/img] [Hanitora] Ha, nya, nya-n ☆ [Hanitora] Look, look darling! I did it! [Emperor Shuu] Hahahahaha! Absolutely shameless photo! [Hanitora] Isn't it? Private parts are clearly visible ☆ [Emperor Shuu] How boring that you caught the Japanese so easily... Shame really. [Hanitora] This Japanese Admiral is no match for us [Hanitora] It was fairly easy to pull off... He is quite used to sleeping around. [Emperor Shuu] It's over then? [Hanitora] Yes, I'm sure. I've sent a blackmailing email with the photo attached, as usual. [Hanitora] It said "Do as we tell you, if you don't want this photo spread around" [Emperor Shuu] O.K. [Hanitora] It made Higuchi surrender to us. Won't the same happen here? [Hanitora] Ah, Emperor - he replied. [Emperor Shuu] Write an immediate reply. [Hanitora] Yes. ... [Hanitora] Eh! [Emperor Shuu] What? [Hanitora] Uh... eeh... He wrote "Do as you please". [Emperor Shuu] Wha? [Hanitora] Like I said... Do as you like... [Emperor Shuu] Does this Tougou fellow have no shame or what? [Hanitora] Mmm... Maybe he is just bluffing? [Emperor Shuu] We might've bitten a bit too much to swallow with this man... [Hanitora] Mm... It might be true. [Emperor Shuu] Uhgh... Kuh. Very well, show him the worst we can do Hanitora. [Hanitora] Yes. I will contact our spy and pass the message on ☆ Ehrm... Now that was a glorious idea... I'm sure that tactic will work against the greatest tail chaser in the entire galaxy. What about just sending in a female assasin...? [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_091.jpg[/img] The Empire of Chunt tries to counter-attack. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_092.jpg[/img] Yeah, that was not a smart move... [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_093.jpg[/img] One admiral against my entire roster. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_093.jpg[/img] Pew pew! [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_094.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/defence_success.jpg[/img] First shot destroyes the entire enemy fleet, and that is enough to win the defence. When defending, you need to gain 8 stars just like when attacking. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_095.jpg[/img] Free EXP. Keiko levels up and her HP bonuses go up as well. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61842432/daiteikoku/dai_096.jpg[/img] And that's it for the eventful turn 2!