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[hr][hr][h1][b]THE IMPERIAL PRESS[/b]
[sub]The National News of the Imperial Republic of Fuso[/sub][/h1][h2]March 14th, 1920[/h2][/center]
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[i][center]"I may lead a nation of rubble. You may work fields of ash or machines of scrap. We may stand upon a nation in ruins, but this will not last long. This [i]Terrible War[/i] has shown us much about this new age, how it only takes one man to kill a hundred others, how the world does not wait for mercy. But my people, we stand united as one! Our soldiers have fought bravely and as have our loyal rebels who resisted the Vornehm rule! In our darkest night, they fought their finest hour! In our time of defeat, they carried the torch of resistance with hearts of iron! Our Fuso may lay in tatters, but with the right thread and fabric, our flags will fly high and proud once more!"[/center]
[right]~ Emperor Shiatsu's Victory Speech at the end of the Terrible War and the liberation of Fuso[/right][/i]
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[center][h3][sub][b]REBUILDING OF FUSO[/b][/sub][/h3]

With the war taking such a toil on our people, the Imperial Court and Senate have made attempts to ease the suffering of our people and return the land from death to life. Under the [i]Reconstruction Act of 1920[/i], the state now has control over certain aspects of industrial production. An official spokesman has stated this is to "ensure that the industrial might of Fuso stays well oiled at crucial levels of production to quicken our recovery." Four former industrial plants that were damaged during the war are already planned to be demolished or converted into temporary shelters as the government makes haste on restoring farming capabilities. Several new models of modern farming equipment, both foreign and domestic have been introduced to the markets in hope of increasing outputs as the Emperor announces new agriculture subsidies to encourage additional farmers to "feed the tired and hungry". 


[h3][sub][b]REARMING THE MILITARY[/b][/sub][/h3]

In a slightly controversial move, the Senate has released the following statement about the rebuilding of military forces:

[i]"Although it pains the Imperial Senate to have to force the people to be reminded of such a horrible war, we are afraid that we have learned that perhaps the world is not quite as friendly nor benevolent as we once thought. As such, the Senate has approved of measure to rearm Fuso in the case of future aggression."[/i]

It is rumored that such measures were spearheaded by the former General Tujoki who has been steadily gaining support from within the government. Regardless, men have begun to march towards army bases and recruitment centers in droves, their efforts being focused in the province of Kahime. Amongst the new fresh faces are many former rebels who cotniued the fight against Vornehm after the forced surrender. In reply, several factories originally meant to feed new consumer goods into the populance have been retooled to construct weapons. The Emperor personally reassured the people saying that he would "not allow the focus to be put on the military as there was still people suffering within his Republic."


[h3][sub][b]REOPENING OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS[/b][/sub][/h3]

Under the leadership of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rasushi Yonbon, the Emperor and Senate have sent out teams of diplomats to various nations to reestablish relations. Among them is the Second Boletarian Republic, the Qinqstao Domain, the Empire of Tiam, the Kingdom of Soroya and the United Kingdoms of Athos and Stules. There are hopes within the Senate that these good relations will result in favorable political climates for our nation.


[h3][sub][b]THE NAVAL QUESTION[/b][/sub][/h3]

Perhaps the largest question on all of our minds, what is to happen with the IRFN? Many are questioning its abilities after its disastrous defeat against the Vornehm invading fleet. The Emperor assure us that he has a plan for "the naval question" but is prioritizing other things ahead of the navy. In a statement released by an anonymous Senator, they have said, "Although the defeat of the old Imperial Navy and the death of many commanders, there is a silver lining to this. We have now been given a chance to reflect on what went wrong and with a now-empty chain of command, we have now been given a chance to reorganize the naval staff."

However, beyond the question of the actual ships, is the concern of dockyards. Many of the docks which had built the old IRFN had been razed by the Vornehm during their occupation, only the docks of their former colonial holdings. Once again, there has been assurance that plans to rebuild or construct new shipyards are in the works.

In the midst of the discussion, there had been one idea that rang true throughout the Senate and the people: the sacrifice of Captain Shinji Ikura. Despite the failure of the Fire Ship doctrine, Captain Ikura's devotion to his state to lay down his life in a charge will forever ring a bell in Fuso, his legacy will not be forgotten. To honor this man's legacy, Emperor Shiatsu has commissioned a statue of him to be placed in the Imperial Naval Academy. Leaked concept drawings show the captain charging at an unseen enemy with a broken sword as he gets off the ground, reminding us of how even with all odds against him, his courage, bravery, honor and sacrifice to save lives in exchange for his own will forever immortalize him.
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