It's not smart to provoke China too soon. Japanese answer to situation with Chinese activists was wise and not too aggressive.
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Good to see that this government isn't quite as insane as its spiritual predecessor and actually knows how to employ subtlety and restraint. That should make the reaction of your enemies highly entertaining when they finally realise what is happening.
The picture of India's Head of State looks a bit surreal...like an oddly-colored avatar.
@Razgriz 2K9: I am sure Japan's leaders will be laughing very hard when that time comes.
@Zzzzz...: I wouldn't think so. When Japan is powerful enough to take on the Chinese, Japan shouldn't need much if any help to fight the Chinese colossus.
@Zhuge Liang: Beijing, Moscow, Washington, and all the others will sure get one hell of a shock when Japan unleashes its true power....
@everyone else: thanks for the comments!
Tensions rise in Russian backed South Ossetia with the Georgians.
Japan's new paratrooper brigades finish their training and are now ready for combat service. These very well trained elite airborne soldiers will be a great asset for Japan's armed forces.
Japanese industries now begin working on the transport planes needed for these paratroopers.
Japan's elite forces continue to expand, with the completion of training for 3 new brigades of special forces commandos. Well trained in jungle, mountain, and urban warfare, these soldiers are able to fight and win in a great number of hostile conditions.
In Russia, a great tragedy unfolds, as terrorists seize control of a school in the Caucuses, culminating in a bloody shootout and bombings that inflict massive civilian casualties. In the wake of the tragedy, Russian president Vladimir Putin institutes a number of far reaching security and political reforms, centralizing political power in the Russian capital for the sake of national security.
Back in Japan, as part of its effort to curb national corruption, the governments crackdown has far reaching success. Corrupt public officials, businessmen, and members of criminal organizations are rounded up in large numbers, greatly reducing corruption and further strengthening the trust of the Japanese people in "The Generals" government as protectors of society.
Japan sits on a geological region known as "the ring of fire" where tectonic plates regularly collide with each other, producing among other things, large numbers of earthquakes. One such earthquake strikes the main island of Honshu, causing great devastation in many regions. The government immediately responds, quickly sending disaster relief to the region and deploying soldiers to rescue survivors and distribute humanitarian aid. The government immediately promises a huge monetary aid package to rebuild the region in the wake of the quake, bringing more sympathy for the government when compared to the bungled response of the old regime to the 1995 Kobe earthquake.
More mechanized infantry divisions finish training and equipping and are now ready for service in the Japanese Army. Meanwhile, the Ukraine holds its elections.....
With new industrial capacity now freed after the completion of the Army's new mechanized infantry divisions, a massive expansion of the Japanese Air Force begins. New air brigades of highly advanced F-15J fighter jets, complete with ECM technology, begin construction. This is also combined with the training of new brigades of motorized infantry, which will be given the task of counter-insurgency and occupation missions.
Meanwhile, George W Bush goes on to win the US 2004 presidential elections, edging out his democratic rival John Kerry to win a second term in office.
@Zzzzz...: I wouldn't think so. When Japan is powerful enough to take on the Chinese, Japan shouldn't need much if any help to fight the Chinese colossus.
@Zhuge Liang: Beijing, Moscow, Washington, and all the others will sure get one hell of a shock when Japan unleashes its true power....
@everyone else: thanks for the comments!
Tensions rise in Russian backed South Ossetia with the Georgians.
Japan's new paratrooper brigades finish their training and are now ready for combat service. These very well trained elite airborne soldiers will be a great asset for Japan's armed forces.
Japanese industries now begin working on the transport planes needed for these paratroopers.
Japan's elite forces continue to expand, with the completion of training for 3 new brigades of special forces commandos. Well trained in jungle, mountain, and urban warfare, these soldiers are able to fight and win in a great number of hostile conditions.
In Russia, a great tragedy unfolds, as terrorists seize control of a school in the Caucuses, culminating in a bloody shootout and bombings that inflict massive civilian casualties. In the wake of the tragedy, Russian president Vladimir Putin institutes a number of far reaching security and political reforms, centralizing political power in the Russian capital for the sake of national security.
Back in Japan, as part of its effort to curb national corruption, the governments crackdown has far reaching success. Corrupt public officials, businessmen, and members of criminal organizations are rounded up in large numbers, greatly reducing corruption and further strengthening the trust of the Japanese people in "The Generals" government as protectors of society.
Japan sits on a geological region known as "the ring of fire" where tectonic plates regularly collide with each other, producing among other things, large numbers of earthquakes. One such earthquake strikes the main island of Honshu, causing great devastation in many regions. The government immediately responds, quickly sending disaster relief to the region and deploying soldiers to rescue survivors and distribute humanitarian aid. The government immediately promises a huge monetary aid package to rebuild the region in the wake of the quake, bringing more sympathy for the government when compared to the bungled response of the old regime to the 1995 Kobe earthquake.
More mechanized infantry divisions finish training and equipping and are now ready for service in the Japanese Army. Meanwhile, the Ukraine holds its elections.....
With new industrial capacity now freed after the completion of the Army's new mechanized infantry divisions, a massive expansion of the Japanese Air Force begins. New air brigades of highly advanced F-15J fighter jets, complete with ECM technology, begin construction. This is also combined with the training of new brigades of motorized infantry, which will be given the task of counter-insurgency and occupation missions.
Meanwhile, George W Bush goes on to win the US 2004 presidential elections, edging out his democratic rival John Kerry to win a second term in office.
F-15J, they're great!!!!
Though advanced, they are not in my opinion...at least it's better than anything the Chinese have at the time. -__-
Nice Post, btw.
Though advanced, they are not in my opinion...at least it's better than anything the Chinese have at the time. -__-
Nice Post, btw.
Seems like business as usual, frankly.
A pity you're not playing AoD, that rigid production line of ARMA is terrible for rearmament.
A pity you're not playing AoD, that rigid production line of ARMA is terrible for rearmament.
Can you at least show me the precise website from where I can download the sprites myself?
yeah, those sprites would be helpfull considering when I installed mine, the sprites were gone, no units. I had to use counters which is LAME!!!!!!
It's good to see that the government is actually working to improve the lives of the Japanese people- when you finally decide to make your move you're going to have a strong modern army plus a population that's solidly behind the government so you're going to be in a very strong position.
Back in Japan, as part of its effort to curb national corruption, the governments crackdown has far reaching success. Corrupt public officials, businessmen, and members of criminal organizations are rounded up in large numbers, greatly reducing corruption and further strengthening the trust of the Japanese people in "The Generals" government as protectors of society.
By the way, what happens to these people after getting rounded up?
@Razgriz 2K9: From what I have heard, the F-15J is a very advanced and highly capable aircraft. I have also heard that RL JASDF fighter pilots are supposed to be very good and get lots of flight hours in every year. Combined, these new F-15J's will be a match for almost anything either the Chinese, Russians, NATO, or even the Americans could throw at me.
@Hax & Middelkerke: Patience comrades. Remember, blatant imperialism in the modern world is something very hard for the international community to stomach. Annoying things like the UN or the superpowers tend to frown very badly upon just blatant invasions and annexations for no reason. Japan must be careful to justify its conquests under the right context and right international conditions, something that takes time. If not, Japan's enemies will catch on too quickly to what Japan will be doing, and all could be lost...
@hoi2geek: This site is where I got them from: http://www.designmodproject.de//forum/viewtopic.php?f=557&t=6724&start=180.
@Zhuge Liang: A very true statement. There is no better way to gain the sympathy of the people than to give them results, especially when the country is run by a Military Junta.
@Nathan Madien: That is up to the courts to decide. Most likely very huge jail sentences, combined with massive fines for some people (like corrupt businessmen).
@everyone else: thanks for the comments!
Late November, 2004. In the Eastern European Republic of Ukraine, trouble is brewing. Viktor Yanukovich wins the country's general elections, sparking waves of protests centered around opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko. Thousands take to the streets contesting the election results, sparking the so called "Orange Revolution". Both Russia and the United States declare support for their respective favoured parties, further increasing tensions.
Several days later, politicians and protesters in the eastern and southern regions of the country raise the bar even higher in the nation's crisis, threatening secession from the Ukraine if viktor Yanukovich is not confirmed as the winner of the elections. The country's situation is beginning to become ever more volatile.
Cuba and Venezuela sign a new defense pact, creating a new alliance group in Latin America. Both governments are reportedly beginning to court over other Latin American states to join them, as a bulwark to the United States.
Back in Japan, new formations of transport planes come of the production lines and enter service, allowing Japan to have great long range power projection with its new Paratrooper brigades.
Late December, 2004. The Indian ocean region is utterly devastated by an epic earthquake centered off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake generates a powerful series of Tsunami waves, which devastate the coasts of places like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and even as far away as Somalia. Many nations react with promises of massive quantities of humanitarian aid.
Late January, 2005. The political crisis in the Ukraine explodes into full blown civil war. A vote recount and court rulings declare the earlier winter 2004 elections in the country to be fraudulent, and declare Yushchenko the winner. Unfortunately, this declaration results into all out rebellion, as the mostly Russian speaking east and southern portions of the country rise up in arms against the government, under the banner of the Republic of Novorossiya. Rebel forces seize control of large swaths of the country, joined by units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces that are sympathetic with the rebels. In response, Russia begins to pour huge quantities of money and military aid into Novorossiya, while the French and Germans call for negotiations.
Now, with the eyes of the world turning on the Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Japan finally has its opportunity to make a very important international declaration. In a public joint statement to Japan and the world by the military government, Japan's leaders declare their intention to join the United States as a full participant in the Global War on Terrorism. Japan promises decisive military actions in the battle against Islamic extremism, something that Japan's leaders declares is a threat to Japan itself. The announcement is received with great excitement in Washington, which is eager to see Japanese troops help fight in places like Iraq and Afghanistan.
Japan then follows through on its promise. Japanese government officials announce the deployment of a 5000 strong infantry brigade of Japanese soldiers to Southern Iraq, with the purpose of conducting combat operations as well as reconstruction work in the country. The public reaction to the deployment is thankfully mostly muted, due in large part to massive public support for the government in the wake of anti-corruption sweeps and humanitarian aid after the Chuetsu earthquake.
Days after the government announcement, Japanese soldiers arrive in Iraq to begin their mission. Immediately, Japanese troops get to work, not only beginning reconstruction projects, but also engaging in multiple clashes with Iraqi insurgents. US commanders are highly impressed with the Japanese soldiers, regarding them as very tough, capable, and effective soldiers, scoring many victories against Iraqi guerrilla fighters.
@Hax & Middelkerke: Patience comrades. Remember, blatant imperialism in the modern world is something very hard for the international community to stomach. Annoying things like the UN or the superpowers tend to frown very badly upon just blatant invasions and annexations for no reason. Japan must be careful to justify its conquests under the right context and right international conditions, something that takes time. If not, Japan's enemies will catch on too quickly to what Japan will be doing, and all could be lost...
@hoi2geek: This site is where I got them from: http://www.designmodproject.de//forum/viewtopic.php?f=557&t=6724&start=180.
@Zhuge Liang: A very true statement. There is no better way to gain the sympathy of the people than to give them results, especially when the country is run by a Military Junta.
@Nathan Madien: That is up to the courts to decide.
Most likely very huge jail sentences, combined with massive fines for some people (like corrupt businessmen).@everyone else: thanks for the comments!
Late November, 2004. In the Eastern European Republic of Ukraine, trouble is brewing. Viktor Yanukovich wins the country's general elections, sparking waves of protests centered around opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko. Thousands take to the streets contesting the election results, sparking the so called "Orange Revolution". Both Russia and the United States declare support for their respective favoured parties, further increasing tensions.
Several days later, politicians and protesters in the eastern and southern regions of the country raise the bar even higher in the nation's crisis, threatening secession from the Ukraine if viktor Yanukovich is not confirmed as the winner of the elections. The country's situation is beginning to become ever more volatile.
Cuba and Venezuela sign a new defense pact, creating a new alliance group in Latin America. Both governments are reportedly beginning to court over other Latin American states to join them, as a bulwark to the United States.
Back in Japan, new formations of transport planes come of the production lines and enter service, allowing Japan to have great long range power projection with its new Paratrooper brigades.
Late December, 2004. The Indian ocean region is utterly devastated by an epic earthquake centered off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake generates a powerful series of Tsunami waves, which devastate the coasts of places like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and even as far away as Somalia. Many nations react with promises of massive quantities of humanitarian aid.
Late January, 2005. The political crisis in the Ukraine explodes into full blown civil war. A vote recount and court rulings declare the earlier winter 2004 elections in the country to be fraudulent, and declare Yushchenko the winner. Unfortunately, this declaration results into all out rebellion, as the mostly Russian speaking east and southern portions of the country rise up in arms against the government, under the banner of the Republic of Novorossiya. Rebel forces seize control of large swaths of the country, joined by units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces that are sympathetic with the rebels. In response, Russia begins to pour huge quantities of money and military aid into Novorossiya, while the French and Germans call for negotiations.
Now, with the eyes of the world turning on the Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Japan finally has its opportunity to make a very important international declaration. In a public joint statement to Japan and the world by the military government, Japan's leaders declare their intention to join the United States as a full participant in the Global War on Terrorism. Japan promises decisive military actions in the battle against Islamic extremism, something that Japan's leaders declares is a threat to Japan itself. The announcement is received with great excitement in Washington, which is eager to see Japanese troops help fight in places like Iraq and Afghanistan.
Japan then follows through on its promise. Japanese government officials announce the deployment of a 5000 strong infantry brigade of Japanese soldiers to Southern Iraq, with the purpose of conducting combat operations as well as reconstruction work in the country. The public reaction to the deployment is thankfully mostly muted, due in large part to massive public support for the government in the wake of anti-corruption sweeps and humanitarian aid after the Chuetsu earthquake.
Days after the government announcement, Japanese soldiers arrive in Iraq to begin their mission. Immediately, Japanese troops get to work, not only beginning reconstruction projects, but also engaging in multiple clashes with Iraqi insurgents. US commanders are highly impressed with the Japanese soldiers, regarding them as very tough, capable, and effective soldiers, scoring many victories against Iraqi guerrilla fighters.
Fridge Logic Moment: If Article 9 was supposed to be repealed, then why did they mention it just now?
Fridge Brilliance Moment: Still the same ol' Vanilla MDS event.
Every time I see the Ukrainian Civil War chapters, I Always imagine what it would be like for a RL Civil War in the country. I don't know why...
It's good to stick with US. This way, they won't be suspicious about your imperial ambitions.
so, why do they add a civil war to this mod? does not make sense. Was the election in 2004 realy that intense?
Okay, just one problem.
I went to the DMP forums for Cobra's sprites, and I was practically surprised that the files for every moden-day sprites that Cobra(that's the creator guy in the DMP forums) had made are no longer there on the forum. These sprites are important since MDS didn't really include them.
Since you don't want to use an external uploading site to upload your sprites, I guess the only other option would be to send a PM with the sprites as an attachment. And don't worry about it, since I would thank him later.
I went to the DMP forums for Cobra's sprites, and I was practically surprised that the files for every moden-day sprites that Cobra(that's the creator guy in the DMP forums) had made are no longer there on the forum. These sprites are important since MDS didn't really include them.
Since you don't want to use an external uploading site to upload your sprites, I guess the only other option would be to send a PM with the sprites as an attachment. And don't worry about it, since I would thank him later.