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Im currently trying to do both your turn and Pman so don't worry


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How long are turns time wise? And why did you mention I had to give a speech next turn but you didn't say that to anyone else? Or did you just communicate that to them elsewhere?

Oh, and the Junsen 1 Modification is an added floatplane to the submarine.

If you had read the mechanics you would know, but i'll tell yah right now.Countries that are fascist or dictatorship sort of government are required to give out speeches every 2 turns in order to boost morale or assure the people or even use it to gain more bonuses on gaining a boost on things like recruitment. Turns are 3 months each turn, and the reason why others don't need to give out speeches is because they are a democratic and don't require to give out speeches unless its to pass a certain law that needs approval by there government, and other things that I need to deal with. You however are free to do as you please, but you gotta assure the people that things are going well and such. If morale however is 85% or higher then you I will personally tell yah that people trust you very much and will follow your commands without question, unless things go for the worse


Also for the Junsen 1 modification just put that onto your next turn 

I did read it but I remembered it as something everybody had to do. Could I ask what would qualify as a speech to you?

Basically for your speech you are basically trying to use your charismatic influence as an emperor to rally your people and get them hyped up about something. I want you to convince me that Japan is a mighty nation, a foe that cannot be triumphed by others. You can use the chinese as a tool for your future plans as a incident will soon actually occur in a year.

Isn't Japan not totalitarian yet though? In 1940 this Imperial Rule Assistance Association thing happened, making Japan's government resemble totalitarian regimes, but again, it was 1940, and it was unique in some ways too.

Eh your the emperor and nationalism is on the rise within your ranks and such. You'll soon be given the opportunity to invade manchuria so why not

No, but seriously, look this up. Like, we have a lot of military influence in the government, but we aren't a dictatorship yet though.

Is your country fascist or nationalist?

Like, we have nationalist, fascist, expansionist, leaders, but, they're elected. They're political parties that are also in some cases current and former military commanders. We're veering down that path, but we can't really be classified as such.

It's called Shōwa Nationalism apparently, like the ideologies of the time. Japan was kinda weird. Ever since the United States visited in the later half of the nineteenth century they've been trying to make up for lost time. 'Enrich the country, strengthen the military.'

Giving the speech and rallying the people will further you closer to the fascist title. So far the government won't do anything since your a symbolic leader and the military commanders need you to raise the morale or convince people to agree with you. You can take advantage of this and try to become a totalitarian government if you want


As for the commanders since they have influence in the gov't you will have to be careful

Emperor Shōwa did have the support of political parties, the people, and held real power in the government. Ever since the Shogunate was defeated in the civil war the Emperors became more and more active in the affairs of the country. Lots of officials have even begun during this era the practice of 'Emperor worship' which made them loyal to a fault. The only coup that was ever attempted happened in 1936, and it stopped peacefully simply because the Emperor condemned it. Like the Emperor became integral to Japanese Nationalist Ideology during this time. 

I'll soon edit out the Junsen 1 upgrade by the by.

just remember to do that on turn 2

The emperor never had to kill political opponents. Japanese emperors could actually, if they wanted to, ask military officials to commit suicide and they would comply immediately. It happened a few times I believe too. Even if they disagreed with how the government was run, they couldn't in their hearts betray the Emperor. They still believed in the bushido code, they still believed in serving the Emperor in any way they could, even if it meant their own death.

alright then

Isn't that fascinating though? The Japanese really did have faith in their Emperor. They believed everything he said, so much they would throw themselves off cliffs when he said advancing American soldiers were merciless monsters. They went willingly into a totalitarian state because they trusted him with their future.