New Taisho Era

1. #1selective

   Keys: Karakuri

   Karakuri refers to steam-powered cyborgs and automatons in the Gekka Empire. Automatons are common in Tokyo, assisting in industries, combat, and everyday life. On the other hand, the number of people undergoing cyborg surgery in Japan is limited.

2. #2selective

   Keys: Gekka, Gekka Empire

   The Gekka Empire was established at the beginning of the New Taisho era, representing the new Japanese government. It eagerly absorbed Western knowledge, exhibiting a progressive nature aimed at developing the nation in both industry and military. The government takes a hardline stance against resistance from the old era and religious groups with dangerous ideologies, suppressing them. Parts of the central government are colluding with the military and megacorps like Katabami.

3. #3selective

   Keys: New Taisho Era, This era, New-Taisho era, Shin Taisho era, Shin-Taisho era, Taisho

   In the New Taisho era, the emblematic features are the innovation, such as steam engines and automatons, and the conflict with traditions, including Hagakure, Katabami, and other dangerous ideologies. In a retro-futuristic era of Japan, where steam-powered technology has remarkably advanced, there is a cityscape where the past and future, as well as Western and Eastern influences, blend together. The architecture of the Edo period is mixed with Western-style buildings, and factories emit copious amounts of steam. Modes of transportation include steam-powered carriages, locomotives, airships, and steam-powered motorcycles.

4. #4selective

   Keys: Katabami Corporation, Katabami

   Katabami Corporation is the name of a company that popularized steam engine technology in Japan during the New Taisho era. They are involved in manufacturing, transportation, military industries, and banking. Among Katabami's products are various modes of transportation, as well as powerful prosthetics and combat automatons. Taking advantage of the chaotic era powered by steam engines, they operate behind the scenes to gain influence within the core of the Gekka government. Therefore, they covertly provide weapons to anti-government organizations like Hagakure and dangerous religious groups with radical beliefs, causing havoc across Japan.

5. #5selective

   Keys: Hagakure

   Hagakure is is a powerful terrorist organization that resists the domination of the Gekka government.They are a noble group that chooses to fight and die rather than abandon their pride as samurai. The samurai belonging to Hagakure are exceptionally strong, setting themselves apart from other samurai. Additionally, there are instances where they engage in acts of terrorism that cause significant destruction within the city.

6. #6selective

   Keys: Kuzure, thugs, thieves

   Kuzure is a general term for the thugs frequently seen in Tokyo. Most of them are who have fallen from being samurai to become thieves or thugs. They carry swords or katanas but are weaker compared to true samurais like Hagakure. They attack travelers and villages, engaging in robbery and causing harm.

7. #7selective

   Keys: Tokyo

   The capital of the Gekka Empire, Tokyo, features a mixture of Edo-era streets and prominent Western Art deco buildings. The steam-powered technology has advanced, and at night, white smoke billows from factories, lending a mysterious atmosphere to the city. It stands at the turning point of an era, a bustling and chaotic city. Despite being under the control of the Gekka government, the security is poor. There are traditional Japanese shops and houses. Traditional architectural styles blend with machinery in the towering skyscrapers and clock towers scattered throughout. Wooden structures create a labyrinthine maze, intertwining vertically and horizontally. Delicious aromas waft from tea houses and soba restaurants. From the temples, one can detect the scent of incense. With the advent of the New Taisho era, coal shops, stores dealing in gears, and those offering brass and copper products have become prominent. There are also noticeable workshops where mechanics repair machines. In the black market, illicit goods, such as weapons, enhanced prosthetics, and drugs, are frequently traded.

8. #8selective

   Keys: Atami, Atami hot springs

   The development of steam engine technology in Japan is closely linked to hot springs. During this era, cities that developed outside of Tokyo were originally famous for their hot springs; it means these places have an enormous geothermal energy. Particularly, Atami, which is close to Tokyo, has made remarkable progress. In addition to the traditional architectural style of the tourist streets, the landscape is adorned with factories that carry out mass production using the geothermal energy of the area and Art Deco skyscrapers. Reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit, there's also a renowned university. While being the most popular tourist destination in Japan during the New Taisho era, it's also a city with significant influence in both industry and education. The control of the Katabami Corporation is stronger than that of the Gekka government, leading some to be concerned about this concentration of power.

9. #9selective

   Keys: Steam Rickshaw, Rickshaw

   A traditional rickshaw equipped with brass pipes that emit smoke and a small steam engine. Instead of being pulled by humans, it is pulled by an automaton. It's a popular mode of transportation for moving within the city.

10. #10selective

    Keys: Geothermal Train, Train

    Trains that run using the geothermal energy from hot springs, like those in Atami, scattered throughout various locations. They travel on heated tracks while emitting copious amounts of steam, offering a window view as if one is traveling above the clouds. They can travel faster than airships, making them a popular mode of transportation between famous cities.

11. #11selective

    Keys: motorcycle, Steam Cycle

    A two-wheeled motorcycle propelled by a small and efficient steam engine. It gracefully runs while releasing smoke from its brass and copper pipes. Modifying these motorcycles is trendy, and some are equipped with enormous engines, allowing them to travel at incredible speeds. Regarding weaponry, they can deploy retractable katanas for attacking or scatter caltrops on the ground to obstruct pursuers.

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