&&SCENNAME
Japan

&&REGIONS
Tokyo
Sapporo
Osaka
Hiroshima

&&GROUPINGS

&&BRIEF
"Japan as a whole has few natural resources but good industrial capacity.  Power shortages exist in Tokyo and Hiroshima, but Tokyo at least has a huge population advantage to offset their need for imports.  Overall it is an economically challenging map."

&&NOTES
"The Japanese economy over the years had become too intertwined and dependent on that of the US and as it faltered, Japan followed…  In 2007, the Diet (Japanese seat of Government) erupted with violence no less than 13 times culminating in October with the fatal stabbing of the Prime Minister by a political rival. ¶¶Japan’s major industrialists, long the real source of power in the country, were fed up with the ineffectual governing of their land and the constant kowtowing to the west.  As the Diet struggled to regain control, a series of sudden assassinations eliminated three of the popular contenders to replace the Prime Minister.  The forty-seven Prefectures (local governments), backed by business leaders called an emergency congress to address the leadership void.  After surprisingly few meetings, on May 1st 2009 the creation of four Super Prefectures was announced.  Rather than one central government trying to cope with the many diverse interests of the entire country, these Super Prefectures would instead handle the central government duties for smaller regions.  They were to be administered as a corporation and rather than elected representatives would be made up of nominees from the local Prefectures. ¶¶When the board members of these new governments were announced to the media, it became apparent that the industrialists were tired of being confined to the backroom.  They now held the key positions within the new administrations including the Chairmanship. ¶¶Although the plan originally called for a two-year term to this arrangement, with an election to be held in a year reinstating the former Diet, many of the industrialists have since decided that they enjoy the limelight and intend to stay.  By February 2010, all four Chairmen had announced that they would seek the Presidency of the Diet.  Tensions immediately began to escalate as the tactics of business merged with the tactics of politics."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 00
"Japan as a whole has few natural resources but good industrial capacity.  Power shortages exist in Tokyo and Hiroshima, but Tokyo at least has a huge population advantage to offset their need for imports.  Overall it is an economically challenging map."

&&EMAIL 00

&&EMAIL 01 - Tokyo
"Our population as compared to our neighbors should provide an advantage heading into next year’s election.  However this could be unraveled if we allow our electrical production shortages to continue impacting our economy.  Although we have been able to buy surplus power from our neighbors in the past, now that we are competing with them for the presidency it would not be terribly surprising if they cut us off.  We must be prepared for that eventuality. ¶¶Not that our advisors are countenancing military action, but it is interesting to note that there are three nuclear power plants just outside our border with Sapporo.  They would definitely address our shortages…  Perhaps you can arrange diplomatically for our needs to be met, but in the current climate I wouldn’t hold out much hope."

&&EMAIL 02 - Sapporo
"As long as the people of Tokyo are reasonably happy with their leadership, that gives our neighbor the inside track to win next year’s election.  They do have a weakness that we could perhaps exploit…  They don’t produce enough electrical power and rely on the surplus production from Osaka and us to meet their demands.  We should immediately curtail sales to them.  That should cause a ripple effect through their economy and will definitely impact the their approval rating. ¶¶It should be noted that this tactic would only work if we can get Osaka to match it.  So we will be informing them of our recommendation and hope they follow our lead."

&&EMAIL 03 - Osaka
"Sapporo has recommended that we curtail the sales of electrical power to Tokyo.  That seems to be a worthwhile idea.  Until they can get their own power production increased, it will cause problems throughout their economy and that should definitely hurt them in the polls. If we do halt all exporting of electricity that will also hurt Hiroshima’s economy as well.  At the same time, if we can manage to improve our economy significantly, then we should gain ground in the polls at both of their expenses."

&&EMAIL 04 - Hiroshima
"We must improve our electrical production.  It is obvious that both Sapporo and Osaka will try to use their production advantage to cripple our economy.  Actually Tokyo is probably their real target, but they will get the bonus of hurting us as well. ¶¶Our analysts believe that the other regions will peacefully allow Japan’s leadership to be resolved in next year’s election – they don’t expect anyone to try and unify Japan by force.  It would however be prudent of us to increase our Military Strength somewhat to ensure we are not seen as a weak opponent."

&&SCENWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in Japan!  You have proven that you do have the qualities needed to potentially vie for world domination.  Perhaps you are ready to try a full-blown campaign and attempt to become the true Supreme Ruler..."

&&SCENLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to conquer Japan.  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&SCENUNIFYLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to unify Japan.  %s has emerged the victor of the unification vote!  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&CAMPWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in Japan!  Your leadership to this point has been quite impressive and we have made good progress in our campaign towards world supremacy.  The next challenge we must face is South Asia.  When you are ready to proceed, give the order and we will begin."

&&CAMPLOSE
"Although we were unsuccessful with our efforts in Japan, there are other opportunities for leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&CAMPUNIFYLOSE
"%s has emerged the victor of the unification vote!  Although we were unsuccessful in our efforts in Japan, your performance has at least impressed other regions enough for them to offer you a new opportunity at leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&MPWIN
"Congratulations!  You have emerged the victor in Japan against other human challengers.  Your personal record will be amended to reflect this success."

&&MPLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer Japan against other human opponents.  Better luck next time..."

&&MPUNIFYLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer Japan against other human opponents.  %s (%s) has emerged the victor!  Better luck next time..."
