Posted by: Vynadan
« on: September 23, 2011, 06:53:20 PM »At the begining of 2044 the media had much to talk about: The ISST was published and subsequently signed by many of the meaningful nations of Earth. Japanese newspapers would often feature articles about it on their cover, with a photo of Prime Minister Tanabe Seiko writing the first name and nation onto the treaty. Although the treaty had seen input from various nations and minds, Japanese articles would line out the important role of the Japanese Alliance in creating the drafts and leading the discussions. A just as common sight on TV and the newspapers was the Trade League; Its announcement had been almost identical in time with the ISST and the initial stance of the New Dutch Republic had made it appear as a direct opposition to the efforts of the Japanese Alliance and all signing nations of the ISST. Interviews with lawyers and lower-ranking politicians were often passing a harsh judgement on the Trade League and ridiculing the supposedly economic treaty as a defensive pact and vassalage of their junior members towards the founders. Especially the fact that junior members were prohibited from trading with non-member states and the articles which read like a guild guideline were mentioned over and over to destroy the image of an economic intend.
As the New Dutch Republic changed its stance due to the slip of their ambassador and the beginning of the war between the New Zion Defense League and the Yahoo Coalition with its use of nuclear missiles this topic disappeared surprisingly quick and completly from the public eye. Opinions on the war were divided; Just as many media publishings favoured the offensive for the civilian's freedom from the Californian warlods as others claimed the warlords to be a farce and the New Zion Defense League an imperialistic conquerer.
Late in 2044 politicians actually agreed on equalising the Yen and Won in worth by the year 2050. This was met by further protests in North Korea and one particular large protest in the former capitol of Pyongyang almost turned into a riot: Several policemen and a soldier were injured, two civilians shot and many injured. Following this outbreak curfews were put into place and the military presence in the area doubled. Yet, (South) Korean politicans promised to put a special currency equalisation tax on North Korean citizens come 2050.
Lastly, at the start of december Japanese Alliance officials denied the rumours of a new ship being constructed in the orbital yards, claiming that additional slipways were the cause of increased ressource flows. "The survey ship Haruna will remain the only starship of the Japanese Alliance for the time being" was said by a government spokesperson.
As the New Dutch Republic changed its stance due to the slip of their ambassador and the beginning of the war between the New Zion Defense League and the Yahoo Coalition with its use of nuclear missiles this topic disappeared surprisingly quick and completly from the public eye. Opinions on the war were divided; Just as many media publishings favoured the offensive for the civilian's freedom from the Californian warlods as others claimed the warlords to be a farce and the New Zion Defense League an imperialistic conquerer.
Late in 2044 politicians actually agreed on equalising the Yen and Won in worth by the year 2050. This was met by further protests in North Korea and one particular large protest in the former capitol of Pyongyang almost turned into a riot: Several policemen and a soldier were injured, two civilians shot and many injured. Following this outbreak curfews were put into place and the military presence in the area doubled. Yet, (South) Korean politicans promised to put a special currency equalisation tax on North Korean citizens come 2050.
Lastly, at the start of december Japanese Alliance officials denied the rumours of a new ship being constructed in the orbital yards, claiming that additional slipways were the cause of increased ressource flows. "The survey ship Haruna will remain the only starship of the Japanese Alliance for the time being" was said by a government spokesperson.