Okinawa/Nagano

[Friday]

Well lets have a think.

Ultimately, GMG development requires a jump gate project of some kind.

If we are to 'swap around' the systems, then we should consider swapping the jump gate projects.

Make the established gate/lanes go out to Sigma-19, and the construction site lead to Kusari space (Nagano or Honshu).

The story of Okinawa's discovery and development doesnt have to change - as Kusari explorers could have found Okinawa via Tohoku.

One thing that would also have to change is the Hogosha base in Okinawa. It would now be stuck well out in the boondocks! I would reiterate my suggestion to move it to the Nebula surrounding Planet Hiiran in Honshu - a much more useful position:

1) Actually within Kusari space
2) Corsair ally patrols
3) Greater strategic reach to the Sigmas, Honshu, and Okinawa


With regards to Nagano - the AFA may well attack non-Kusari ships, but as I understand it Nagano is still Kusari space - and has Naval Forces NPC patrols in it. Nagano is not Chugoku - not a secret system for the exclusive use of the AFA and its allies. The AFA should not be attacking any ships they would not normally attack anywhere else in Kusari space.

The Farmers Alliance has been allowed (backed by Samura) to terraform the planet there to create a new breadbasket for Kusari. Ultimately Nagano belongs to the Emperor - not to the peasants. They would do well to remember that...

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