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Ottawa Citizen
April 4th 1932
LONDON, ENGLAND
The Dominion of Canada has agreed to an arrangement with His Majesty's government in London to modernize and expand facilities at the former Royal Navy, and currently Royal Canadian Navy bases at Halifax and Esquimalt in order to ensure that these bases can meet all RCN needs, as well as fufill any likely commonwealth obligations and requirements.


Halifax Chronicle-Herald
April 7th, 1932
BELFAST, IRELAND
The Harland & Wolff shipyards at Queen's Island in Belfast are once again bustling with activity as construction begins on the newest orders for the White Star Line. White Star's plans for a new and modern liner have been met with several setbacks over the past 4 years, but spokesmen from the shipyard and White Star stated during a recent press conference that they believe the new ship will be the finest in the world, and all difficulties and issues with the design have been worked out. There are rumors that a second ship may also be built, but neither company will comment on the question. The first ship is expected to take at least 3 years to complete.

[SIZE=1]The recently expanded Arrol gantry at Queen's Island[/SIZE]


Halifax Chronicle-Herald
April 15th, 1932
HALIFAX, N.S.
A series of several somber ceremonies are planned today at various cemetaries in Halifax to mark the 20th anniversiery of the foundering of RMS Titanic. Many of the dead recovered in the aftermath of that tradgedy have found their final resting places at local cemetaries, and each year is marked by small ceremonies conducted by sympathetic locals. A vast majority of those recovered remain unidentified.

Ottawa Citizen
April 17th 1932
OTTAWA, QUEBEC
The Dominion of Canada stated it's intention to attend the Spithead review later this year, but have not disclosed what exactly will be sent. Off the record, some officials noted they were disappointed that there would be no chance to have the innovative Airship being built at St. Hubert completed in time to attend to the review, but hinted there may be other 'contraptions' ready in time to attend.

Ottawa Citizen
April 30th 1932
OTTAWA, QUEBEC
There continues to be no official response from the Government regarding comments made by the Indian Raja regarding their consideration of dropping from the Cleito treaty. It is believed this silence is a result of the Government's own disatisfaction with their treaty allotments, and the Prime Minister is waiting to see what the international response is to India's comments.

Ottawa Citizen
March 24th 1932
OTTAWA, QUEBEC
The Citizen has found that there may be another convention of Cleito Treaty signatories to discuss an unnamed countries request for a noticable change in their allotments. While no specific country has been mentioned, recent comments by the Indian Raja suggest that country as the one in question. It is also reported that Sydney, Australia has offered to host this most recent conference, barely 3 years after the last gathering of it's type. Reports also suggest that the Dominion of Canada has also offered to host the conference, presumably here in Ottawa, but a coastal city hasn't been ruled out.
(this news item supplants the previous 'continued no comment' news item, in light of the recent Indian note)

Halifax Chronicle-Herald
April 4th, 1931
HONG KONG, CHINA
HMCS Hermes and some escorting destroyers have departed Hong Kong for the return trip to Halifax today. No specific reason has been given for the recall, nor have any details been released as to how long the rest of the RCN anti-piracy force is expected to remain in the Western Pacific. Hermes is expected to put in a stop at Esquimalt before traversing to the Atlantic on it's way home.

Halifax Chronicle-Herald
May 4th, 1931
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Another large explosion at Canadian Vickers today. Once again, no casualties have been reported. However, certain local officials (mostly in the minority party) are calling for a full-scale investigation of these incidents, in the continued absense of an official explanation from Canadian Vickers.

Looks like their´re building a BIG BANG at Vickers.....

I´m curious to learn more about it. :o)

So far all we have is the "Bang!!" part.

Ottawa Citizen
March 5th 1932
OTTAWA, QUEBEC
The Japanese Ambassador has been seen engaging in several high-level meetings with Canadian state department officials over the past few days. There is currently no official word regarding the topic of these discussions.

March 7th 1932

Diplomatic couriers have been dispatched to Tokyo, London, Washington, and Mexico City containing the following information and photographs;

While travelling south from Esquimalt to the Panama Canal, a scouting patrol from HMCS Hermes encountered what appeared to be an unidentified Aircraft carrier. Given that no government operated carrier was known to be operating in the area, scouts were dispatched to verify the ship's identify in prelude to commensing offensive operations against an assumed pirate or otherwise illegally operated warship. An attempted flyover of the ship was met with fighters bearing Imperial Japanese Navy markings, which trailed but did not attack the Canadian plane that took the following photographs of an unmarked aircraft carrier.




(I'm not up for photo editing due to bad back, but use your imagination to flatten the island a bit)

These photographs appear to indicate a USN Sackett's Harbour class carrier at first glance, but on closer examination the conclusion has been made that this ship fits the dimensions of the HIJMS Hosho, with cosmetic modifications to disguise her sillhouette.

The Dominion of Canada feels compelled to notify the friendly Mexican government of a disguised foreign warship operating off her coastline.

The Dominion of Canada also feels compelled to point out to the Imperial Japanese Government that due to the lack of identification of their carrier, the Royal Canadian Navy would have been legally in their rights to intercept and seize the vessel as a suspected pirate. We strongly encourage the Japanese government to fully comply with all international laws regarding the clear identification of Warships in the future to avoid any possible misunderstandings or incidents.

Hmmmmm... now what would the Japanese be doing in these here waters?

Oh snap, Canada called Japan out!

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The Dominion of Canada also feels compelled to point out to the Imperial Japanese Government that due to the lack of identification of their carrier, the Royal Canadian Navy would have been legally in their rights to intercept and seize the vessel as a suspected pirate.

If shes outside your territorial waters you haven't got a leg to stand on. No nation is obligated to tell others where and when their ships are operating.

Maybe the CFAA pilots missed the flag flying from her stern or something?

I think it relates to the defence treaty that Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are part of. Internationally theres not much Canada can do Mefinks.

Interesting, very interesting.

Canada's been out hunting pirates as of late. As far as they're concerned, and unmarked and unidentifiable warship = pirate, and thus target practice.

If Hermes' Scout hadn't been approached by a clearly IJN marked plane, one of the escorting destroyers was going to be dispatched to attempt to board and sieze the vessel as a suspected pirate, especially considering Hosho had recently been reported as operating in home waters.

...betting lines open. Mounties vs Ninjas?

...A Mountie always gets his man! or ninja

Tuesday, March (or Wednesday. June?) 8th, 1932
The San Diego Union (Late Edition)

Unexpected activity here in San Diego as well as at the fleet anchorage at San Pedro this morning as the carrier Ranger and several cruisers suddenly left port. The airships Los Angeles and Akron were also seen off the coast heading south and several seaplanes also left the Naval Air Station here. So far the Navy has had no comment on the sudden sortie but speculation centers on reports that a Japanese aircraft carrier was seen off the coast of Mexico. This, combined with reports of foreign mercenaries supporting the rebellion in Western Mexico, is reported to be causing a great deal of concern in Washington.

Hermes spotted Hosho in March. I'd have made it later to make it easier on everyone, but that's the date Walter gave me that Hosho'd be on station.

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Originally posted by ShinRa_Inc
Canada's been out hunting pirates as of late. As far as they're concerned, and unmarked and unidentifiable warship = pirate, and thus target practice.

The RCN would have no authority to stop any ship outside territorial waters. The Master of said ship can simply continue on his way and ignore the challenges of the RCN. If the RCN sinks the ship then they're on their way to an expensive insurance claim. If they board the ship they are pirates themselves and should be tried as criminals.

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Originally posted by Red Admiral

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Originally posted by ShinRa_Inc
Canada's been out hunting pirates as of late. As far as they're concerned, and unmarked and unidentifiable warship = pirate, and thus target practice.

The RCN would have no authority to stop any ship outside territorial waters. The Master of said ship can simply continue on his way and ignore the challenges of the RCN. If the RCN sinks the ship then they're on their way to an expensive insurance claim. If they board the ship they are pirates themselves and should be tried as criminals.

They may have the legal right to ignore the RCN, but I can't think of a good reason for them to do so, unless there's something devious afoot.

Furthermore, I can think of more than a few historical occasions when legalities were ignored in the face of superior firepower. :B

Canuks, Yanks, Mexicans and Japs hunting in the same area.

Why do I sense impending fireworks? (Goodie!)

Meanwhile Atlantis is wondering just why the Japanese (or Japanese nationals/mercenaries as I'm sure they will claim) would be fighting in a Mexican uprising.