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Raptor1 · 10-16-11, 09:46 PM

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A., Spring 1942 - Price Five Cents.

Japan Bloodied in the Gilberts

Following an unfortunate string of reverses in the last several months following Japan's surprise attack on Allied forces late last year, the Japanese have been handed a bloody defeat by the US Navy in a naval battle off the Gilbert Islands. After intercepting a Japanese invasion fleet headed for the island of Tamana, the US Task Force launched a devastating air attack which left a Japanese battleship dead in the water and sinking, forcing the Japanese fleet to abandon its plan to take the island and withdraw. The 33rd Infantry Division continues to hold Tamana, which remains the Allies' last foothold in the Gilberts.

Analysts are confident that this defeat is the first sign of the tide turning against the Japanese advance, as the US' continually increasing military and economic power is beginning to rapidly outpace Japan's.

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Yeah, pretend I wrote that a couple of weeks ago.

Oberon · 11-04-11, 04:53 PM

TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN
Summer 1942----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 10Y

US PARALYZED BY JAPANESE EMPIRE

Japanese forces have successfully conquered the Soloman islands, the Gilbert Islands and the Dutch Islands with no significant American opposition. The US command seems paralyzed with no way of defeating the Japanese steamroller as their fleet scatters before us and their army melts away before the heat of our fury!
Meanwhile in the west, swathes of Burma and India fall to our forces as they smash through the weak British defences.
Truly nothing can stop the might of the Empire of Japan!

Meanwhile, Emperor Oberon has denied that he has created a new group known as the 'SOS-dan' in order to investigate supernatural happenings such as espers, time traveling agents and agents from the great universal computer.

Oberon · 11-24-11, 12:26 PM

TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN
Fall 1942----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 14Y

US SOLDIERS RECRUITED TO HELP FEED GOAT POPULATION

The United States Marine Corp has been employed by Imperial Japan to help feed goat herds on the remote island of Santa Cruz. Mistakenly labelled a 'successful invasion' by American propaganda, the goat handlers smuggled weapons onto the island and are now attempting to weaponise the goat herds to use against the peace-loving nation of Japan.
The Emperor has stated that the weaponization of goats is a crime against humanity and all reason and has announced that the Imperial Japanese Navy will deploy immediately to rescue the goats that have been taken hostage and drive the goat-handlers from Santa Cruz.
Meanwhile the Emperor has denied reports that a section of secret service agents were deployed to Egypt in a search for something called "Super-Mega Ultra Chicken", supposedly this 'Chicken' is a rare collectable card which possesses magical powers, but no-one knows anything more than that.

Oberon · 03-23-12, 09:50 PM

TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN
Fall 1943----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 70Y

OPERATION SEPPUKU LAUNCHED!

The Emperor today announced that Operation Seppuku, the invasion of the Soviet Union, was underway. This news came as a great shock to many in the Japanese High Command which currently represents a termite nest which has been kicked by a giant.
When our reporter asked the Emperor why he has named the operation after the ritual suicide technique of the Samurai, the Emperor promoted the reporter to the rank of Chinese civilian and had him shot.

In other news, the Emperors attempt to animate a suit of armour purchased from the Third Reich has failed, so he has called upon representatives from Germanys Thule Society to assist in solving his conumdrum.

Oberon · 03-27-12, 09:03 PM

TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN
Fall 1943 ----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 80Y

EMPEROR ANOUNCES DEAL WITH US NAVY

The Emperor today has explained why so many of the IJNs slow battleships and cruisers have been sunk by the United States Navy.
According to the Emperor a deal was reached with Washington just before the attack on Pearl Harbour in which the US Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy would decommission each others old battleships and help reduce unemployment in each others countries by freeing up places in the navy for fresh recruits and preventing the IJN from having so many outdated warships like the Royal Navy of Britain.
In the same statement the Emperor also denied reports that he ordered the battleship Yamato to be made 'space-worthy' before the end of the year.

10-16-11, 09:46 PM	#1
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	*Honolulu Star-Bulletin* Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A., Spring 1942 - Price Five Cents. Japan Bloodied in the Gilberts Following an unfortunate string of reverses in the last several months following Japan's surprise attack on Allied forces late last year, the Japanese have been handed a bloody defeat by the US Navy in a naval battle off the Gilbert Islands. After intercepting a Japanese invasion fleet headed for the island of Tamana, the US Task Force launched a devastating air attack which left a Japanese battleship dead in the water and sinking, forcing the Japanese fleet to abandon its plan to take the island and withdraw. The 33rd Infantry Division continues to hold Tamana, which remains the Allies' last foothold in the Gilberts. Analysts are confident that this defeat is the first sign of the tide turning against the Japanese advance, as the US' continually increasing military and economic power is beginning to rapidly outpace Japan's. --- Yeah, pretend I wrote that a couple of weeks ago. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

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11-04-11, 04:53 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN Summer 1942----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 10Y US PARALYZED BY JAPANESE EMPIRE Japanese forces have successfully conquered the Soloman islands, the Gilbert Islands and the Dutch Islands with no significant American opposition. The US command seems paralyzed with no way of defeating the Japanese steamroller as their fleet scatters before us and their army melts away before the heat of our fury! Meanwhile in the west, swathes of Burma and India fall to our forces as they smash through the weak British defences. Truly nothing can stop the might of the Empire of Japan! Meanwhile, Emperor Oberon has denied that he has created a new group known as the 'SOS-dan' in order to investigate supernatural happenings such as espers, time traveling agents and agents from the great universal computer.

11-24-11, 12:26 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN Fall 1942----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 14Y US SOLDIERS RECRUITED TO HELP FEED GOAT POPULATION The United States Marine Corp has been employed by Imperial Japan to help feed goat herds on the remote island of Santa Cruz. Mistakenly labelled a 'successful invasion' by American propaganda, the goat handlers smuggled weapons onto the island and are now attempting to weaponise the goat herds to use against the peace-loving nation of Japan. The Emperor has stated that the weaponization of goats is a crime against humanity and all reason and has announced that the Imperial Japanese Navy will deploy immediately to rescue the goats that have been taken hostage and drive the goat-handlers from Santa Cruz. Meanwhile the Emperor has denied reports that a section of secret service agents were deployed to Egypt in a search for something called "Super-Mega Ultra Chicken", supposedly this 'Chicken' is a rare collectable card which possesses magical powers, but no-one knows anything more than that.

03-23-12, 09:50 PM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN Fall 1943----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 70Y OPERATION SEPPUKU LAUNCHED! The Emperor today announced that Operation Seppuku, the invasion of the Soviet Union, was underway. This news came as a great shock to many in the Japanese High Command which currently represents a termite nest which has been kicked by a giant. When our reporter asked the Emperor why he has named the operation after the ritual suicide technique of the Samurai, the Emperor promoted the reporter to the rank of Chinese civilian and had him shot. In other news, the Emperors attempt to animate a suit of armour purchased from the Third Reich has failed, so he has called upon representatives from Germanys Thule Society to assist in solving his conumdrum.

03-27-12, 09:03 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN Fall 1943 ----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 80Y EMPEROR ANOUNCES DEAL WITH US NAVY The Emperor today has explained why so many of the IJNs slow battleships and cruisers have been sunk by the United States Navy. According to the Emperor a deal was reached with Washington just before the attack on Pearl Harbour in which the US Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy would decommission each others old battleships and help reduce unemployment in each others countries by freeing up places in the navy for fresh recruits and preventing the IJN from having so many outdated warships like the Royal Navy of Britain. In the same statement the Emperor also denied reports that he ordered the battleship Yamato to be made 'space-worthy' before the end of the year.