Lore Discussion in regards to the Hogosha

[Friday]

Edit: The real issue here is not with Kishiro, although Dab couched the question that way. The real issue is with the GMG, who will hate the Hogosha no matter what, doesnt matter if they try to cuddle up to them or not. The Hogosha dont really attack Kishiro all that much, generally that is more a thing for the FA. The GMG, who own Okinawa? That is a different question, and probably the more important one.

The real issue goes beyond the GMG, and into foreign relations generally.

Before the change of government, the GMG would never have complained about the actions of the Hogosha - knowing that the old Kusari regime wouldnt give a toss.

Now its not just the GMG - potentially every foreign government might start complaining to the new Kusari government about Hogosha piracy in their space.

Really they shouldn't though. Its like when a Russian Mafia or Yakuza Gang gets busted in a foreign country. That country does not declare war on Russia/Japan - nor do those countries of origin have sanctions applied against them.

It is treated as a local matter. So if anything I would say the Hogosha need to spread their wings, forge some new alliances and become 'local matters' in other Houses, as well as harassing the GMG.

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