NKH(Japanese Broadcasting Company)

[perdedor99]

August 3rd 2004 Tokyo, Japan (Event + 3days)

"10 seconds Mr. Prime Minister, sir"

The TV technician bowed while the girl doing my makeup finished retouching my face and stepped away to the side.
Hope she covered the bags under my eyes. Almost no sleep for the last two days, the Prime Minister thought. Time to tell what we know to our nation.
"Good evening, citizens of the Empire"


"Two days ago, in an event we still can't explain, the world around us changed. Some may ask what happened? What we will do? What is next? I'm here to try to answer your questions as best as we can at this time. On August 1st at 9:00 pm our nation was transported as far as we have figure out to a world that is a mismatch of different nations with different historic developments. While the majority of the citizens didn't notice any difference our Empire suffered a tragic loss in a minute's time. The Outer Provinces (1) and Formosa are still there but not the ones we used to know. The imperial citizens in those islands are gone and we can give no explanation of their fate at this time. We offer our most sincere condolences to the families of these citizens currently living in the Home Islands or in Karafuto. We will try to answer more questions about this event or the reported casualties as soon as more information is available"

Not too much of a consolation for the families but is all I can do for now.

"We are letting our claim to Formosa and the Outer Provinces ends for the time being in the name of good relations with our new neighbors. The persons now living in that island neither want or desire our rule so we will abide to their wishes. "

So far so good, now to try to calm some nerves.

“But the most important question in everybody’s minds is: What is next? Let me assure you there isn't anything the matter with human civilization, except that in this last days humanity is viewing it through a vision impaired by this incredible event. As much as we can tell nations have been uprooted, nerves have been racked and fear is prevalent, but humanity is moving in the right direction. As I speak emissaries are being send to our neighbors in an attempt to start peaceful relations with as many of this new nations as we can."

"The world will not wait for our citizens to overcome their fears and stand back on their feet. We must not underestimate the magnitude of the tasks ahead or the dangers that this new world bring, but we may be sure that this tasks are no match to the strength and the temple of the Japanese Empire. Following the desires of our Divine Majesty we must continue our daily lives as close as possible as before this event, giving an example to our neighbors of the kind of citizens our Empire have. That's why the blackout imposed to our nation's news agencies will be rescinded immediately and all civilians’ computerlink (2) servers will be allowed to operate normally."

"Our nation will extend our hands in peace, but let me assure you tonight that our liberties and rights will be protected and in the future, when we remember this trying times, all of us will be proud of being members of the Empire."

"Hail to his Divine Majesty and our Empire."


1) OTL pre-WW2 pacific territories.

(2) internet

[perdedor99]

Excerpt from August 6 2004 NKH TV News

“...according to a spokesman from the Defense Department the signs of mass mobilization by the Chinese Army are not a threat to our Empire at this time. The spokesman, under condition of anonymity, mentioned that the Chinese government assured the Foreign Office that their mobilization is only for the protection of their borders.”

While the anchorman speaks a file video of Chinese troops in training operations was on the screen. Scenes of a world that doesn’t exist anymore.

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Excerpts from the August 10 2004 NKH TV News.

“...and the Empire’s annexation of the Kuriles islands and the Katmatcha peninsula were denounced today by the de facto leader of the remnants of the Soviet Union, General Arkady Baskaev. He was quoted as saying that the illegal occupation of recognized territories of the Soviet Union would not be accepted by the nations of this New World and their rights to Kamatcha and the Kuriles would ultimely...”

“In sports, the Yomiuri Giants defeated the Chunichi Dragons 4-3 last night in the Tokyo Baseball Coliseum (1) thanks to the heroics of Matsui-senshu (2) that won the game in the 9th inning with a three run homerun against Takatsu-toshu (3) ...”
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(1) No Tokyo Dome
(2) Senshu=batter, player. This player is called Hideki Matsui. I know chances of been the same person that in this TL is close to none but why not, I’m a New York Yankee fan.
(3) Toshu=pitcher

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Excerpts from August 11 2004 NKH TV News

“...in a radio address the ruling council of the state of Pacifica gave their independence to the island of New Vietnam. Foreign Office officers were quoted as saying that the Imperial government will hold their recognition of this new nation until further study of the situation. New Vietnam, located according to sources, in where in our world was known as the island of New Caledonia...”

“...defecting Soviet pilot landed yesterday on the island of Karafuto. He spoke of severe rationing and lack of some first necessity...”

“...damages from the Category 5 typhoon that hit Formosa two days ago are considered very severe. The Chinese government thanked the Imperial government for their offers of help but refuse them at ...”


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Excerpt August 13 2004 NKH TV News

“...and the signings of the treaties with Hawaii and Yamania are considered a coup for the Imperial Foreign Office. The Prime Minister also stated that while the Chinese have been cordial, they have refused to enter a formal treaty with the Empire due to...”


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Excerpt August 16 2004 NKH TV News

“... and a nice addition to our Imperial fleet.”

Video of an aircraft carrier of a design different to any current Imperial Japanese was show entering Yokohama Naval Station with escorts.

“The IJN Tokomita is commanded by a grandson of our beloved Shogun Isoroku Yamamoto...”

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Excerpt August 17 2004 NKH TV News

“...returned yesterday to the city of San Diego. The delegation of the Pacific Republic and the Empire of Mexico was accompanied by the new Ambassador to the North American nations, Mr. Hideo Fujimori. Mr. Fujimori, former Consul General to the Confederate States of America, decided to return to the city of San Diego to serve his Empire due to his knowledge of the nations of the new West Coast...”

“...of New Hebrides announced that the pirate menace has been basically eradicated from their territorial waters. Same spokesman accepted that rebel activity still exist in the interiors of Borneo and Java but expected the capture of the rebel leaders by the end of the...”

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Excerpt August 19 2004 NKH TV News

“...rejected the invitation of the Khaganate of Kirghiz for a Pan-Asiatic Conference to be celebrated next month in Kirghiz.”

A map of the approximate borders of the Khaganate was on the TV screen while the anchorman was giving his report.

Cut to video of the Prime Minister being interviewed by a reporter.

“Sir, there is any reason in specific for our nation’s rejection of the invitation of Kirghiz to attend a conference next month?

“ We consider that at this time is not the possible for our nation to participate in a diplomatic conference in the middle of Central Asia due to more pressing concerns closer to the Home Islands.”

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Excerpt August 21 2004 NKH TV News

“...and now we go live to Ichiro Kawamura on the official reception for the Yamanian detachment of the join Imperial-Yamanian expedition to Siberia.”

Cut to live feed of a young reporter in a pier area on the Yokohama Naval Station.

“Good evening, we are here in the reception for the Yamanian part of the Siberian Expedition and all I can said is that the evening has being a demonstration of the discipline...” (while the reporter speaks prior recorded video of the reception are showed on the TV screen; Fighters overflighting the ceremony area, Yamanian troops on formation, a IJA general welcoming the Yamanian contingent) of our Yamanian guests and organizers have said that this is only the beginning of what they expect to be a long lasting working relation.”

Reporter was moving around while talking and located himself by a Yamanian officer in arctic camouflauge uniform.

“I will try to ask a couple of questions to one of our visitors.” (He gestured to the Yamanian officer by his side) “Excuse me sir, may I ask a couple of questions?”

The Yamanian officer turned, smiled and nodded.

Reporter: “Thank you sir. Can you tell us your name and what is your position in the Yamanian contingent?”
Coleman: “I am William Coleman, commanding officer of the Yamanian contingent to the Siberian Expedition.”

Reporter: “How long was your trip and how do you feel about the reception our nation has given to the personnel under your command?”
Coleman: “It took us approximately six days to reach Tokyo from Yamania. It could have been sooner except we have to take a more roundabout route due to pirate activity taking place around the New Hebrides.”
“As for our reception, it has been friendly and I’m sure our limited stay here in Japan will be enjoyable. Outside of the preparations for the expedition, of course.”
Reporter: "The men under your command, (camera pans around to show Yamanian soldiers talking and cavorting with their hosts) seem to be from different races. It's that common in your nation?"
Coleman: "Races?" (looks around briefly) "Ah, yes. We have a very small minority of people descended from Africans and Indians and a larger portion of our people have varying degrees of Yamana blood. Most are descended from the various nationalities of European whalers as well as more recent waves of immigrants from Scandinavia."

Reporter: "We have heard rumors that your senior officers and you have been invited to an audience with his Divine Majesty, There's any truth to these rumors?"

Coleman: "We have been invited to attend a formal reception at the Imperial Palace, yes."

Reporter: "How long you expect the expedition to last?"

Coleman: "Roughly, it could last anywhere from a week to two weeks. That largely depends on how rough the terrain is and how we are able to deal with the native Siberian nomads."

Reporter: "Will your whole fleet accompany the expedition to Siberia or parts of it will stay back in the main islands?"
Coleman: "We have decided to send a few ships along with which to help ferry our contribution of equipment and supplies to the expedition to Siberia. More will stay behind here in Japan."

Reporter: "We love sports on the Empire, What sports do you play in Yamania?"

Coleman: "Sports? Oh, well, I'd have to say the more popular sports in Yamania are ice hockey and football. Ah, just to clarify, we mean regular football, not the type that the Americans play."

Reporter: "Can you tell us who your officers are?"

Coleman: "Yes." (Waves a couple men over) "These are my immediate under officers, Major John Ludvigsen and Major Boerge Pettersen." (They nod to the reporter)

Somebody calls to Colonel Coleman; he waves and turns back to the reporter.

Coleman: "If you will excuse me, I must be going." (Nods to the reporter and he, Ludvigsen and Pettersen head for some nearby vehicles.)

[perdedor99]

Excerpts August 26 2004 NKH TV News

“...sources report of peaceful manifestations against the just concluded treaty between the Incan and Japanese Empires. Same sources informed that the biggest anti-treaty demonstrations were on the cities of Wellington, Salta and Santiago. The Imperial Foreign Office assured the Dominion of Chile-Argentina and the other South American nations that the treaty military clauses are only in response to the...”

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“ reports of border clashes between the Soviet Union and Imperial China continue to filter out from the Mainland. On a radio address from Khabarovsk, General Arkady Baskaev refused to acknowledge the Chinese claims to Mongolia and Manchuria, stating that...”

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Excerpts August 30 2004 NKH TV News

“ Count Ogawa, former ambassador to Red China, will leave for the city of Shanghai as response to an invitation from the Chinese Imperial Foreign Office to discuss the possibility of starting full diplomatic relations between the two countries.”

“ Count Ogawa, ambassador to Red China from 1989 to 1996, was a career diplomat for more than 25 years, ending his Foreign service career...”

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Excerpts from the September 3rd 2004 NKH TV News

“...and the treaty between the Republic of the New Hebrides and the Empire was finally signed after close to two weeks of negotiations between the parts. Rumors that the negotiations were slowed on purpose by Japanese officials until a clear winner of the power struggle in the Republic of New Hebrides emerged were called lies and unfounded by a Foreign Office spokesman. The same spokesman also added...”

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“...Defense department announced today that the vaunted Kasa (1) anti-ballistic missile system would be operational by the end of the month. According to the Defense Department this system will made our Empire invulnerable to enemy nuclear launch systems...”

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Excerpts from the September 4th 2004 NKH TV News

Interviewer: “ Culture Dislocation Syndrome?”

Dr. Tadeo Kanawa: “Yes, that what I have called the symptoms suffered by the Japanese citizens returning from abroad. They are Japanese, but not from our Japan so in many cases the cultural shock has been very heavy.”

Interviewer: “Can you give us an example, Doctor?

Dr. Kanawa: “ The most famous example is the one of the Japanese Battle Group from another world visiting North America the day of the Event. They returned to Japan the middle of last month, but their disassociation to our Empire is so great that they almost volunteered to a man to go to the Incan Empire as our nation’s naval contingent to the Incans. They consider their ships and mates their only link to the world they use to know. Another example...”


(1) Umbrella in Japanese

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Excerpts from September 8 2004 NKH TV News

“ The Foreign Office announced today that a small military detachment will be sent to the Republic of New Hebrides to help in that nation’s fight against bandits and pirates. Our nation’s detachment will be part of an international force being formed to completely eradicate this...”

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“The military government of the territory of Katmatcha reports the destruction of an unidentified airship while it was trying to escape from Imperial fighters after it failed to respond to hails requesting identification. According to Imperial Air Force spokesman the airship was shut down after opening fire against our planes. Same spokesman announce that...”

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Excerpts from September 11 2004 NKH TV News

“…speech today asked for restrain to all nations of the South American continent. While not naming countries, analysts consider the message was directed to both the Dominion of Chile-Argentina and to the Incan Empire. Unnamed sources in the Foreign Office stated that the Prime Minister considers the tacit support of the Incan Empire to guerillas in his neighbor’s territory as a danger to peace in the area. Also…”

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“Reports of border clashes between Chinese, Koreans and Soviets continue to come in from the Mainland. Prime Minister Kono stated that our nation will stay neutral of any conflict that …”

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“…fifth attack reported this week to isolated villages in the northern Karafuto. Casualties to civilian population has been light so far, but losses in property in that raids by unknown parties have been quite extensive. Forces in the island of Karafuto have been put in full alert to deal with this menace to our citizens. Witnesses have described the assailants as Caucasians in the majority and their main language being English. The governor of…”

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Excerpts from the September 13 2004 NKH TV News

“ reports from the island of Manus speak of the crushing of some type of religious movement by military forces of the Confederation of the South Sea Islands. While casualties and damages reports are sketchy at this time we have been assured by Confederation officials that both have been very low and ...”

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“...Kono was pleased that his proposal to try to diffuse the situation in South America meet both sides approvals and hoped that in the near future some kind of conference between the nations of South America could be held to...”

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Excerpts from the September 18 2004 NKH TV News

“...the recovery of wreckage by the Imperial Japanese destroyers Fubuki and Miyuki confirms the reported destruction of an enemy submarine by the Commonwealth of Australia as being correct. While the Australian officials at the time didn’t have enough information to claim the kill, the Japanese reported the location of the wreckage as being consistent with the reported action by the Australian Aircraft Carrier Canberra and his escorts...”

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Excerpts of the September 23 2004 NKH TV News

“...Imperial Navy officials confirm the sinking of the destroyer Usugamo by an unknown submarine. Rear Admiral Tasheki Nakura (1) admitted that some lives were lost but the casualties were kept at a minimum thanks to the fast reaction of the rest of the destroyers of the 5th Destroyer Squadron and other Allied ships in the...”


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Excerpts of the September 27 2004 NKH TV News

“... Baron Kaneda, the deputy Foreign Minister, will be leaving for the nation of Songhai in response to that nation invitation to begin commercial and diplomatic...”


(1) Commander, Imperial Japanese Navy New Hebrides Task Force

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Excerpts of the October 1st 2004 NKH TV News

“...as a visit to the Songhai nation has transformed into a Goodwill tour of the Indian Subcontinent and the African nations. The Imperial Deputy Foreign Minister is on the Indian nation called the United Provinces negotiating a commercial treaty as we speak. Next in his agenda are another Indian nation called the Bharan Confederacy and the island Kingdom of Madagascar before arriving to Songhai sometime in the middle of the this month. It could be possible that his African tour also include...”

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Excerpts of the October 4 2004 NKH TV News

“...with the sudden death of the Foreign Minister, Baron Kaneda has been promoted to the post of Foreign Minister of our nation by his Highness the Emperor. Baron Kaneda is currently in the Bharan Confederation negotiating a treaty with that nation. His Highness the Emperor also named Baron Katzuo Tanaka as the new Deputy Foreign Minister and announced that Baron Tanaka will assist the Pan-European Conference in representation of our...”

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Excerpts of the October 7 2004 NKH TV News

“...privately the United Provinces of India demarche to the nation of Sri Lanka is viewed as an overly aggressive move and the Article four of the just signed treaty is being considered by opposition deputies as a mistake...”

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“... Kaneda is currently in the Bharan Confederation negotiating a treaty with that nation and ...”

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Excerpts of the October 10 2004 NKH TV News

“...the government of the United Provinces of India backed down of their stand in regard of the nation of Sri Lanka due to worldwide protest to their actions...”

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Excerpts of the October 14 2004 NKH TV News

“...arrived today to the island nation of Madagascar in the continuation of his Good Will tour of the Indian Subcontinent and...”

“...sources report that nuclear weapons have been used by the United Provinces of India against the same secretive enemy that attacked the Chinese Empire less than...”

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Excerpts from the October 24 2004 NKH TV News

“Top news of the day. Nuclear war has arrived to this world.” Change to a map showing the location of the know detonations. “The ongoing war between a coalition led by the United Provinces of India against the ReichsKommissariat Kaukasus turned nuclear yesterday with the destruction of at least 5 cities in the Kaukasus and one in the United Provinces. Hold up a moment. Ladies and Gentlemen, we just have received news that the city of New Delhi has been destroyed in a...”

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Excerpts from the October 25 2004 NKH TV News

“...debates continue in the call for a no confidence vote against Prime Minister Kono due to his decision of signing a treaty with the United Provinces of...”

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“...Foreign Office unnamed sources reported that our nation’s neutral stand in the Kaukasus conflict is due to the growing opposition in both houses to the treaty with the United Provinces. While that same treaty was approved by both Houses less than two weeks ago, the growing expansionist moves by the United Provinces in the last days, especially their attack against the Kaukasus, is been seeing with growing concern by members of both...”

[swamphen]

What, no mention of the Nazis' bunker being bombed with plasma weapons by a space fighter? :p

Based on these dates, that occured on the 25th... :D