Update 5: Warming It Up
In which warmongers monger, capitalists capitulate and Shuu works on his public image
Turn 4
Turn starts with an event in Japan.
[Mikado] Minister Nekohira is absent today. He witnessed a crime and is now at court.
[Rikori] Empress Mikado, it seems like master Ugaki has not yet returned from his diplomatic mission...
[Mikado] Yes. The diplomatic relations between Gamerica and Japan are strained. Discussing a solution that satisfies both factions takes time...
[Rikori] It's pointless. To them the people of Japan are resources, not human beings... They laugh at us, mock us. But Japan won't bow down to them! There is only one solution: to fight!
[Mikado] Rikori, please calm down...
[Rikori] Open your eyes! We need to strike them before they strike us, their heads need to roll and――
Yamashita talked herself into a rage.
[Mikado] Haa...I wonder if we can finish this conference on time today...
[Rikori] Empress Mikado. We should just declare war on them and put an end to all this drama.
[Mikado] That is not a good idea. I refuse to do that.
[Mikado] ...Rikori-chan.
Yamashita's proposal of a declaration of war on Gamerica was rejected in the end.
The diplomatic relations between us and Kwanzanians are a bit stretched, it seems...
As you can see, still no income from Beijing. You really want to optimize region conversion, resource income is always an issue as single provinces do not produce that much per turn.
Here is Rinfa, whom I recruited in the previous turn. Solid general Admiral, nothing special. Enough command to field a decent sized fleet, no major handicaps...
Well, she does come with a skill:
Deep Red: Unit does -90% damage when attacking Soviets
It isn't such a big deal, if you plan accordingly. The trait can be removed, though I never end up doing it. Costs a bit too many events.
Allright gentlemen, time to stop pussyfooting. I moved the missile cruiser from Rinfa to Yamamoto to better utilize his +20% missile slot, gave Rinfa a destroyer in return for now. Ordered all admirals to attack Nanjing, Rinfa included.
David Kahnhawk sat on the command seat and Ranfa on his lap.
[Ranfa] They are attacking us again. Those fools don't know when to quit.
[Ranfa] The Chun Empire will be ruined if they aren't stopped.
[David Kahnhawk] If you say so, Ranfa.
[Ranfa] Don't you agree? I thought the reason why you came here was to rescue me!
Ranfa wrapped her arms around him and gave him a naughty look. She lifted his chin up with her finger and placed her soft lips on his neck.
[David Kahnhawk] You are correct. And pretty smart. I hope you will learn about the Gamerican way of life as quick♪
[Ranfa] There is nothing better than a free and equal world under the supervision of Gamerica! I will work my butt off to learn more about capitalism!
[David Kahnhawk] Nice♪ A cute girl saying this has its charm. But...
David Kahnhawk ran his index finger over Ranfa's thigh.
[David Kahnhawk] ...you will have to put all of your passion... into it.
Ranfa quietly stopped his hand as it tried to touch the place between her legs.
[Ranfa] I'm sorry... I'm not ready for this yet...
[David Kahnhawk] Fufu...
Kahnhawk gently put his arm around Ranfa's hips.
[David Kahnhawk] I couldn't possibly force such a lovely lady. You are as cute as sin.
Ranfa blushed and muttered something quietly while sitting on his lap.
[Ranfa] F-for you I will... bring capitalism to this nation.
[David Kahnhawk] Hehe... I know.
Ranfa laughed happily and gave him a passionate kiss.
[Ranfa] After the battle, maybe...
[David Kahnhawk] Yeah. business comes first in a capitalist nation.
Both the UHOS and Gamerica tried to gain influence over the Chun Empire... After Beijing fell to the forces of Japan, Gamerica was at a slight advantage. However...
[David Kahnhawk] Even a fool can see that Japan is going to be trouble.
[Ranfa] That is true. But it doesn't matter because soon Japan is going to be ruled by Gamerica anyway.
[David Kahnhawk] Yep, I completely agree. But if we manage to win this...
[Ranfa] Chun will adapt to capitalism...
[David Kahnhawk] Exactly. My pretty girl Ranfa, I'm expecting you to do your part.
[Ranfa] Yes! Leave it to me!
[David Kahnhawk] She easily fell to my charm... Of course she wouldnt refuse. This will be fun♪
This battle could potentially be tough, as we're facing two battlegroups with battleships. Emphasis on the word "could". Those few of you who've actually paid attention may actually realize it straight from looking at the picture.
I order my heavy hitters against Ranfa's battlegroup. They manage to wipe them out without any hitch.
And that is it. Since the second battlegroup was worth a whopping 9 stars, defeating them is enough to win the battle.
Even though the traitor's fleet along the second battleship was left alone, the only thing I lose is the EXP from that additional battle. I can live with that.
Opting to fight here instead would've meant at least two damaged fleets and resources or turns spent in repairing them.
The Chun Empire, Nanjing―
[Ranfa] Its impossible for us to win, you should withdraw to safety!
[Emperor Shuu] ...is that necessary?
[Emperor Shuu] And why is that?
[Ranfa] B-because…we lost this battle...
[Emperor Shuu] ...right...we lost this battle... And why have we lost?
[Ranfa] T-thats, thats because...
[Emperor Shuu] Because of you, you idiot!
[Emperor Shuu] Haven't you been defeated twice? By stupid, puny Japan!
[Emperor Shuu] "An easy victory" you said! And all you did was corrupt the Chun Empire with capitalism!
Emperor Shuu pointed his pistol at her.
[Emperor Shuu] You stupid bitch! You told me that it would be an easy victory!
[Ranfa] T-that, I... Well...
[Emperor Shuu] I loathe liars.
[Ranfa] W-wait, my Emperor... Y-you must be joking, right?
[Emperor Shuu] Die and redeem yourself.
BAM!
Ranfa fell to her knees after the bullet pierced her chest.
[Emperor Shuu] Damn women...
[Emperor Shuu] Are you going to sell me out to Gamerica like Ranfa did?
BAM!
Without mercy the slave girl was shot in the back as she tried to run.
[Slave Girl] N-no...s-stop...
[Emperor Shuu] Damn women.
[Emperor Shuu] You! You, you and you too! You all must die! DIE!
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Emperor Shuu kept killing his own servants until he ran out of ammunition.
[Emperor Shuu] Heh... Not yet… I am not yet defeated! This is just a strategic withdrawal... ITS JUST A STRATEGY...! Gah...!
And thus Emperor Shuu made his escape.
As I said, no penalty. I got both of the admirals even though I only defeated one of them. And yes, you're seeing it - the turncoat Admiral turned his coat again. What a man.
Another star system is ours and our fleets are still intact. Not a bad start.
Chun Empire―
[David Kahnhawk] Shit...
Kahnhawk cursed. He'd been unable to contact Ranfa――
[David Kahnhawk] Shuu probably killed her...
After he spoke to one of the fleeing servants, he learned about Ranfa's fate and prepared his return to Gamerica.
[David Kahnhawk] My date for tonight got killed by a little kid on a rampage... That Emperor Shuu is crazy. Well, I guess only an insane person would shoot all these pretty ladies... At this rate there won't be a nation left to take advantage of.
Kahnhawk grinned when saying that.
[David Kahnhawk] Ah well, they had their chance for freedom... This is pointless. We won't waste any more warships fighting for this lost cause. Bye bye, cute girls of the Chun Empire. It was a pleasure to have met you.
Kahnhawk left the Chun Empire behind.
The Empress demands MOAR ADMIRALS!
Navy headquarters――
[Tougou] ...as I though, the Japanese army is still lacking admirals.
[Akiyama] Yeah. We lost too many veteran admirals in the battle of Manchuria.
[Tougou] Show me the navy's officer files.
Tougou started turning the pages of the file he received.
[Tougou] ...this is no good.
[Tougou] The girls, their pictures are not included.
[Akiyama] Please don't make the selection based on their looks...
[Tougou] And you can't know for sure from the name alone.
[Akiyama] Please stop selecting only women.
[Tougou] Yeah yeah... Then I'll take this kid and this one as well.
[Akiyama] Both of them, then. This man's admiral was a little... Oh well, it will be arranged.
[Tougou] Looking forward to meeting them.
Two new admirals were recruited. On next turn you shall see who they were... Maybe.
Chun
t counter-attacks unfortunately my entire fleet is undamaged, so fuck them.
The end result is not surprising.
Missed a picture here, Raizo gained a level.
And thus ends turn 4. This was just a warm-up exercise. Next turn we'll really start rollin'