The Imperial Herald
Special Live TV, Web and RK-Jack Broadcast
Announcer: Welcome to the Imperial Herald Live, your natural choice for correct and truthful information! We are broadcasting directly from newly inaugurated
Kawasaki Orbital Shipyard, the latest Imperial corporate shipyard facility! With us on board is Commander Mitsubishi Kiyosada, who has just opened a press conference in recognition of this fantastic milestone.
[cut to press conference]
The Commander: Honoured guests, international viewers and fellow subjects of His Imperial Majesty, it brings me great pleasure to present to you this spectacular pinnacle of Imperial engineering! Our Heavenly Sovereign put his trust in Kawasaki Aerospace Corporation last year by awarding them this contract, and as we can all see, it was anything but misplaced. It is telling that Greater East Asia now operates
three hyper-modern orbital shipyards whereas most other factions make do with merely one or two! Once again, our superior work ethics and creativity have elevated our enlightened race to unparallelled glory!
The Commander: But of course, we are not here solely to bask in the greatness of our mighty Empire, but first and foremost to display our commitment to the most fundamental pillar of civilised society, the
free press and its unhindered exchange of information. As such, it is high time to allow for our visitors from the world of free, unbiased journalism to ask whatever questions they like. I believe we can start with the gentleman in the back.
Anastazy Brozek, Independent Polish-Celestial Friendship Journal: Many thanks, glorious Commander! Sir, if I may ask, what are the current building plans for the three Imperial orbital shipyards?
The Commander: Excellent question!
Hasegawa Co-Prosperity Station has been working on another Akagi vessel for some time now, similar to the brilliant
Tengoku Maru, mankind's greatest spacecraft. Once complete, it will modernise the class to implement cryogenic berths, a task made possible due to the great extensions of the shipyard's capacity. This station, meanwhile, has received the honour of developing the Celestial Empire's first proper freighter, details of which have yet to be released to the public.
The Commander: As for
Kyowakai Naval Arsenal, national safety warrants the very strictest of confidence for now, though you may rest assured that its staff are working hard to secure the welfare and safety of His Imperial Majesty's subjects. Now, the lady up front?
Yuliya Limonova, White Russian Unity: Commander Mitsubishi, the technological marvels of the Celestial Empire are known wide and far, and I believe I speak for everyone when I say that Greater East Asia is the most advanced region in the whole world. However, recent data from Global News Network rank it only as
sixth in the world based on the size and efficiency of its research sector, lower even than the Soviet Union! What conclusions might we draw from this?
The Commander: First of all, that you might want to look for a better source of information! [laughter] Now don't get me wrong, the staff over at Global News Network have their hearts in the right place, but sometimes they simply lack the resources, insight and professionalism to properly convey the truth. As it so happens, Greater East Asia shines like a beacon of progress in the world; its research capabilities are and will always be the most advanced. So why the misconception, then?
The Commander: It can be found right within their very wording, ”size and efficiency”. Our
efficiency is near-unmatched; we operate an optimised research environment, home to the brightest minds in the universe. Furthermore, we utilise fewer menial support workers and antiquated installations than the bureaucratic behemoths that pass for research sectors elsewhere. In the simplistic view of GNN, this reduced ”size” means we are ”behind” in the tech race. Absolute hogwash, of course! We are right up there at the top! Now, next question?
Horiuchi Shinji, Imperial Human Rights Watch: Thank you, Commander! My question pertains to the alleged "strikes" and "riots" in Imperial mining complexes. We have heard conflicting stories as of late, and are naturally quite concerned. Might you possibly clarify the situation for us?
The Commander: Ah, yes, dreadful business, that. Rest assured though, there is nothing to worry about, and the Empire is, as always, faultless. Prosperity Minister Hayama here will be able to answer your question in detail.
Prosperity Minister Hayama: Much obliged, Commander! The truth of the matter is that there is no unrest whatsoever. What we are dealing with is actually degenerate socialist infiltrators attempting to create chaos by spreading vile rumours. As of late, they have even started to assault innocent miners to simulate "purges" and "crackdowns", all to taint the image of our merciful and loving security forces! Imperial subjects need not worry, however, for the Kempeitai are on the case. Terrorists -
your games are through!
The Commander: The more you know! Socialist savagery at its worst. Now then, next question! Yes, the lady on the right?
Boianjiu Shani-Goldenberg, Prosperia Times: Sir, speaking of socialists, would you be willing to comment on the diplomatic mission to the reclusive Irkalla Collective?
The Commander: Indeed, His Imperial Majesty recently sent an enjoy to the Collective, seeking to secure our peaceful coexistence and open up channels for technological exchange. Our envoy, however, was not even met with a formal reply! This can only be seen as an insult, and the reason, one might conclude, is that they jealously wish to guard their dangerous Meson cannon technology, presumably to wage war on some unsuspecting target!
The Commander: And that, of course, is only what we currently know of. What new contraptions are those cave-dwellers currently building in there? I cannot say for sure, but we do have a right to know! Now, final question, please?
Matthew J. C. Barton, The Imperial Scientist: Thank you, sir! I wondered if you could comment on the most recent leakage rumours? With Meson technology in socialist hands and Power Armour widely available, is the Empire losing its dominant military position?
The Commander: Good question, old chap! The leakage has really been blown out of proportion. First off, we had already sold Power Armour technology to close to half of Earth's factions at the time of the incident: it was inevitable that the information would eventually spread from one of them. Second, and more importantly, Garrison Battalions are no longer such an impassable obstacle on the battlefield, for advances in modern weaponry and tactics have led to the development of
IMPERIAL ASSAULT INFANTRY!
The Commander: The first units have already entered service, making foreign conventional and garrison-based armies horribly obsolete, while at the same time rendering our Imperial Army
even more invincible than ever before! But please, do not merely take my word for it!
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BEHOLD THE POWER OF GREATER EAST ASIA!
Note: You may have noticed that Commander Mitsubishi's tie and suit changed colour several times. What you saw was the amazing Sumitomo Vibrant Colour Accessory™ at work, the Imperial gentleman's given choice for a nuanced, stylish and ever-adaptable appearance!
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