Elections

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That very session turned out to be as difficult at the previous ones. Sakamoto was thoughtfully gazing by the car's window as it was following a traffic lane, reflecting on the turmoil affecting the Admiralty.

Unfortunately, Nagata's demise brought unforeseen troubles. Many people owed him their privileged position. Such was his modus operandi; place people he could trust in key positions. The Admiralty was forced to make concessions. Only the most dangerous - because influential - people were removed from their position.

Add to that the fact they were forced to reinstate the 'rebels' and to recognize their actions...
No wonder sessions were stormy.

He was vaguely conscious his attaché was respectfully - if not timidly - observing him from the other side of the passenger compartment. Nakahira Otsu was a thin and reserved woman, whose remarkable memory and sense of observation saved him more than once. People's gaze was generally slipping away from her after a quick examination, recognizing her as a hireling not worth of their interest. A opinion far from reflecting what the young woman actually was.

"Hes, Nakahira?" he eventually asked, believing a question was burning her lips.
"Eto.. Sakamoto-san. You asked me to remind you to stop at your electoral district center."
"True." He replied, slightly frowning. He was remembering how the others Jumped on Ishikawa a few hours ago. It appeared a few members of the first circle were pressuring their subordinates and their peers to vote for the Sunrise party.

Inadmissible.
However, granted the current situation, he could hardly afford to make new enemies. Sakamoto didn't believe the warrior caste had any legitimacy to dictate its will to the civilian population. He would have to pass the buck.

Party Vote
Character name : Ryoma Sakamoto
Party Name : White Lotus

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Ujisato was quietly heading to his quarters, exhausted by this long patrol in Shikoku system. Nebulas had to be constantly scanned.

All he wanted now was to eat something and fall on a bed to enjoy the six hours of sleep he was allowed to take.
He was about to execute this well thought plan when he notice an incoming transmission was waiting to be opened on the small screen serving as a communication device.

Ujisato instinctively bowed as his father appeared on the screen, realizing too late he couldn't see him. One way transmission.
Said transmission was very short. The father neglected to ask his son how he was doing, or to emit any kind of kind words. He mainly talked about the disgrace it was to ask underlings to vote - how could those even know what was best for them. It was needed to put an end on this masquerade. Ujisato was told to vote.
Once the transmission ended, Ujisato lowered his head and muttered : "Hai, Father."

Party Vote
Character name : Ujisato Gamo
Party Name : Kusari Reformation Party

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For the agent 'Kiyohime', belonging to the Tokkeitai and member of the first trust circle, the political games always were a fascinating experience. The forces subtending the struggle had a source, a goal and a direction. Observing was the key to comprehension.

She knew the climax of those pretended elections would result in a tie between the Empire and Republic supporters. They fought for each single ounce of power, neglecting to see the true problems the House was facing. How unfortunate.

Someone had to stand between the dogs, in order to prevent them tearing each other apart. No matter whom would get the majority of the Parliament's seats; they would have to rely on someone in order to get an undisputed majority for key subjects.

'Kiyohime' would make sure to make that regulator element under control.

Party Vote
Character name : 'Kiyohime'
Party Name : Kusari Sunrise Party

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Shibata Miko did not follow politics too much. Her job as a paramilitary escort wing leader for Kishiro Technologies did not allow her to stay at the same place for too long.
As she was taking a breakfast before heading to the space-port, absent-mindedly watching the news on her kitchen's holo-device, she reminded about those elections. This was quite a rare event in Kusari; maybe it would be wise to experience it, just in case it wouldn't happen before a century or two.

Sadly, Miko did not know anything about the political parties in place. She had to browse the Neural Net for a while, in order to get a rough idea of the choices she had.

She was tempted to vote for this Crow Nebula Front, but it sounded a bit too GMG centered for her liking. After some reflection, she agreed what did matter above all was to keep her job safe. And the best way to do this was to help the Keiretsu to stay powerful.

Party Vote
Character name : Miko Shibata
Party Name : Democratic Party of Kusari

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