Victoria II - Japan - AAR

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter One Hundred-Ninety-Nine - Let’s Have A Riot!

The Japanese Army, after studying the revolt, gave a report to the Liberal Faction and the government.

It seemed the revolt wasn’t anywhere near the size of earlier revolts. One uprising was on the home islands.

That was the Province of Yamaguchi. The other two uprisings were in the colonial provinces.

One was in the North Borneo Province of Bintulu. Right next to the Brunei Guard. Guess which Rebel Army would be crushed first?

The other was just south of that one in the North Borneo Province of Kuching. Likely to be the second Rebel Army to be crushed.

Not a surprise. The colonies were full of unhappy citizens. Uprisings were more likely to happen there than any place else within the Empire.

Still, the revolt felt more like a bunch of riots. Not really as dangerous towards the government as earlier revolutions had been.

Now time to step on the revolt like one steps on a bug.

 

[HistoryDude]

At least this revolt is not a threat. How quickly can it be crushed?

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred - Victory!

The small revolt was nothing when compared to earlier revolts. The Army assumed victory even before the orders were issued.

The 2nd Home Island Army was sent to destroy the rebels on the home islands.

The Brunei Guard were sent south to deal with the nearest rebels in the colonies.

The Battle of Yamaguchi started on the 23rd of June. Over forty-two thousand Japanese soldiers, supported with artillery, against six thousand rebels.

Three days later the Battle of Bintulu started with over thirty-three thousand Japanese soldiers and cavalry, with artillery, against three thousand rebels.

The second battle ended first. Just a day later as the uprising was crushed.

The Brunei Guard was then ordered to attack the second rebel army in the colonies.

A day later the Battle of Yamaguchi came to an end with another victory. While the rebels were wiped out they put up a better fight than those rebels in the colonies. Over a thousand Japanese soldiers were killed in action.

Then it was announced that Admiral Yoshinobu Hasegawa was dead. Who?

The Battle of Kuching started on the 10th of July. The Brunei Guard against another three thousand rebels.

7 days later the battle was over. And it was, of course, another victory. Though over four hundred Japanese soldiers died they did wipe out all three thousand of the enemy.

And the revolt was over.

 

[HistoryDude]

That rebellion was crushed quickly. Good job!

 

[Nikolai II]

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Three days later the Battle of Bintulu started with over thirty-three thousand Japanese soldiers and cavalry, with artillery, against three thousand rebels.

The Battle of Kuching started on the 10th of July. The Brunei Guard against another three thousand rebels.

7 days later the battle was over. And it was, of course, another victory. Though over four hundred Japanese soldiers died they did wipe out all three thousand of the enemy.

And the revolt was over.

Seems like differing qualities in the leadership (government or rebel)?

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-One - Peace. For Now.

Peace had come when the last rebels of the Anarcho-Liberal Revolution had been wiped out.

There were still rebels out there. At least according to the government spies. But they were not prepared for another revolt. Not any time soon. They would need to train more farmers and factory workers to be proper soldiers. Well, soldiers.

The Japanese Reactionaries, on the other hand, looked like they could be ready to start their own revolt soon.

Outside of that war in Africa peace seemed to hang over the world like a cloak. How long would it last?

Japan, at least, was on friendly terms with the UK, the US, and the Russian Empire. Three of the Great Powers. Which was good.

Still, their relationship with the Russians, their nearest neighbors, could be better.

The Diplomats did their job in increasing Russia’s good feelings towards Japan. Maybe one day Russia and Japan could be allies.

This wasn't a bad idea as the post-war treaties Japan had with China and Korea would, sooner or later, run out. More wars were in the future. Likely.

But at least during the period of peace the Liberals could continue to build up the nation.

 

[HistoryDude]

Peace is good. Let's hope that the Reactionaries can hold in their desire to revolt.

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Two - Peace And Woodworking!

By the 31st of July, 1889, it was noticed that the nation’s literacy was at over 54 percent of the population. This high literacy rate may have been due to all the Clergymen educating the people. And the Clerks helping keep the schools running.

This also helped keep the research programs of the government going strong.

And in the Province of Hiroshima a Luxury Furniture Factory was built. Not just your dad’s old furniture. Oh no. There were tables with built in shadow puppet theaters and chairs with built in butt warmers. And holders for your drinks!

Also at this time the three newest Man-Of-Wars were ordered to Edo to join the First Fleet.

On the 29th of August the Scientists announced they had discovered the Iron Railroad. Well, they had improved on it anyway.

Then they went on to research Associationism. Whatever that is….something to do about Culture.

 

[Nikolai II]

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And in the Province of Hiroshima a Luxury Furniture Factory was built. Not just your dad’s old furniture. Oh no. There were tables with built in shadow puppet theaters and chairs with built in butt warmers. And holders for your drinks!

Given the "Kotatsu" I'd say it's more likely this factory built tables with built-in butt warmers (and the table can also hold your drink).

And since chairs were not really widely spread yet, I could easily see having chairs with built in shadow puppet theaters be a thing since that would mean a possible market for people who are yet to get tables high enough to use alongside chairs.

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Three - Expanding The Navy

By the 13th of September the three new Man-of-Wars have arrived at the Port of Edo and had joined the First Fleet. Now it had sixteen Heavy Ships, six Light Ships, and fourteen Transports.

Then Brunei announced it had upgraded its railroad!

They were also working on their Fort.

This was a first for the colonies. It was hoped they would soon have a network of rails all over the island.

The Province of Brunei had also built a Small Arms Factory.

At the Island of Formosa the Province of Taibei was working on a Fort and a Railroad. While the Province of Tainan was working on a Fort, a Railroad, AND a Naval Base.

The colonies were not the only provinces working on upgrading their rail system. The Province of Edo was also upgrading their tracks.

While the Province of Urawa had started to work on updating their Fort.

It was noticed that the only war going on was in Africa. Looks like Egypt was losing their war with the nation of the Sudan. Interesting.

In October a Furniture Factory had been built in Osaka and in November the provinces of Api, Sintang, Binntulu, and Muraleve had all finished building their rail systems.

The southern colonies now had a proper transportation system.

And Edo announced a new Artillery Factory had been finished.

The Scientists also reported that, when December came, that they had invented a Protected Cruisers. In other works armoured cruisers. Not as well protected as battleships but slightly faster than battleships. Maybe one day the Empire of Japan would be able to BUILD such ships.

What a lovely world we live in!

 

[HistoryDude]

Tables with built in shadow puppet theaters? Those sound like they could be very popular...

The rail network seems to be expanding rapidly. Perhaps that will allow quicker expansion or colonization?

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Four - Not Again!

So, peace was broken by the Japanese Reactionaries.

On the 4th of December, of the year 1889, they had a rebellion. Six provinces were in flames as thousands of the Reactionaries grabbed up their rifles and started uprisings.

But due to bad planning they had two problems. One, their forces were split in two groups and on different ends of the nation.

And two, three thousand of them decided to assemble themselves in the same province as the Third Home Island Army. Which numbered about forty-two thousand. Thousands of Imperial soldiers backed by cavalry and big guns. And the Rebels attacked the Imperials!

This would be a very short Rebellion with leadership like that.

 

[Eurasia]

OOC Question for the V2 Players. Does there seem to be a LOT of rebellions in your game?

 

[HistoryDude]

When will the reactionaries learn that rebellion will never work? It only took them one rebellion to internalize that lesson in OTL.

I think there's more rebellions in the late game. You're right that there does seem to be a lot (this was a problem toward the end of my old V2 AAR).

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Five - Let's Get This Done

The first reaction to the revolt was for the military to command the First Home Island Army north to help crush the rebel scum.

So the First Home Island Army stationed at Edo started to march north to confront the rebels.

The Second Home Island Army was ordered to attack the rebels just to the south of it.

Shortly after these orders had been issued the first battle, the Battle of Akita, had come to an end. In a victory for the government soldiers while the rebels, the scum of the earth, the baby eating rebels, had been wiped out.

So, same old same old?

 

[HistoryDude]

Yep. I wonder if killing rebels is a rite of passage in the Japanese Army yet...

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Six - More Victory.

With a victory under its belt the Third Home Island Army was heading north. But it was the Second Home Island Army which would start the second battle of the war in the Province of Kumamoto. Forty-two thousand Imperial soldiers and artillery units against six thousand rebel peasants.

But soon the Third Home Island Army was clashing with three thousand scum in the Province of Aomori.

By the 12th of December both battles came to an end.

While it had started late the Battle of Aomori ended earlier then the other. The Imperial lost ninety-six cavalry while the rebels were wiped out to the last farmer and shop keeper.

The rebel scum in the Battle of Kumamoto had put up a longer fight. No doubt due to their greater numbers. Eight hundred and three Imperial soldiers had died while wiping out the rebels. Still a victory but not as one-sided.

Soon both armies were on their way to continue to crush the enemy. More victories were in the future. But…were victories against such pitiful creatures TRUE victories? Was crushing an ant hill something to celebrate?

 

[HistoryDude]

Do the rebels even count as an anthill, though? I guess they're not as low as bacteria in terms of threat to the central regime...

At some point, you can stop reporting these rebellions, honestly. We already know how they end.

 

[Nikolai II]

At some point, you can stop reporting these rebellions, honestly. We already know how they end.

Ah, but I fear they are the only thing happening in the game. (Apart from the occasional new rail line or factory)

 

[Eurasia]

Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Seven - Another Victory…Goodie?

After its first victory the First Home Island Army marched south towards the Province of Monoka. Which was full of rebels.

While the Second Home Island Army was heading towards the Province of Miyazaki and the Third Home Island Army was headings towards the Province of Yamagata.

Before you knew it the Battle of Morioka was a victory. The Imperial Army lost forty-five cavalrymen while the three thousand rebels were wiped out to the last man.

The other two provinces were also now centers of raging battles between Imperial troops and rebels.

At this rate the rebellion should be finished by the New Year.