I think sword bayonets will become popular, since local swordmakers can convert kaiken blades easily. Wakizashi can evolve into do-it-all utility blades.
Yeah I could defo see it happening, the guard and pommel only needs to be refitted for it to work. Idk if it would be something the Japanese would invent tho bc they'd rather do things the traditional way. I could see a peasant blacksmith attempt to fixate their wakasashi or tanto on the bayonet after facing socket bayonets and impressing a general enough to get other ppl to change to do it. Or they'd copy it from western designs. I do hope the Japanese do invent stuff for themselves tho, getting a sidearm on a musket isn't that hard. I don't think wakasashis will evolve into utility blades tho, they're too long to be used in that way. Tantos, traditional Taiwanese aboriginal blades or ainu blades would probably be the best options available.I think sword bayonets will become popular, since local swordmakers can convert kaiken blades easily. Wakizashi can evolve into do-it-all utility blades.
Well — the Philippines just having forged what amounts to its national mythology is going to be a formidable force to be reckoned with however, perhaps even permanently so once the datu chieftain-derived political and social patronage system gets entirely done away with in favour of that of the now-integrated colonial government.tbf the only reason Spain could even do this is that the Japanese are going through a civil war, when Japan gets its head screwed on straight I think they'll wipe the Spanish in general. Moritora isn't credited with any part of the war though, which is quite disturbing... Hopefully the Japanese don't lose Luzon.
Yeah the Philippines probably won't be able to subsumed into Japan proper due to the ethnic groups in the region. I think a Luzon-Phillippines-Magindanou split would be very possible with the Japanese Luzon and the Magjndanou really disliking the Phillippinos. I think it'd be the point where Japanese Luzon gains an identity too.Well — the Philippines just having forged what amounts to its national mythology is going to be a formidable force to be reckoned with however, perhaps even permanently so once the datu chieftain-derived political and social patronage system gets entirely done away with in favour of that of the now-integrated colonial government.
Still loses his honor and absolute power though.so Charles doesn't lose his head here. Good for him.
Well, the irreconcileable differences — and then, that war — between the three pretty much preempts the prospect of direct rule and political integration by one over the others. It's not as if the Filipinos had any love of the Japanese persecutors and Moro pirates down south either — though in this case — it's only the latter which they can do something with since it's a snowball's chance in hell that they can make a client state out of the Japanese settlers on Cagayan Valley and Ilocos, and the Maguindanaons are still resting content on their laurels.Yeah the Philippines probably won't be able to subsumed into Japan proper due to the ethnic groups in the region. I think a Luzon-Phillippines-Magindanou split would be very possible with the Japanese Luzon and the Magjndanou really disliking the Phillippinos. I think it'd be the point where Japanese Luzon gains an identity too.
It will also allow them focus Japanese immigration and assimilation on Bireitou.Honestly, I kinda hope Japan loses Luzon as it would be a wakeup call to the Oda clan to centralize and reduce the daimyo's power.
That as well since the Philippines will cost too much manpower to hold and with the daimyos wanting to expanded their power and influence towards the colonies.It will also allow them focus Japanese immigration and assimilation on Bireitou.
Hopefully in the future Japan also colonised Hawaii.
Plus, focusing on the Pacific will allow for Japan to reach the West coast of AmericaThat as well since the Philippines will cost too much manpower to hold and with the daimyos wanting to expanded their power and influence towards the colonies.
I think they would ally with Hawaiians instead of colonizing them for now since they're a bit far from Japan, at least until the Hawaiians ask to become a protectorate, puppet or when we have better ships.
Yeah that would be very interesting especially as the Swedish would want Poland as part of their domains. If the Swedish manage to do so against the Russians it'd change European history significantly, and would be very interesting.England allied to Sweden? This has potential...
Tbf I'd think if Japan takes over all of the Phillippines the Japanese (both ppl sent from the gov and Japanese born there) would be on top, with the Japanizied natives, Chinese and the Magjndanou being second class citizens which still have significant power. The ones who're the most oppressed would be the Christian natives as they're pro Spanish and would resist Japanese hegemony.Well, the irreconcileable differences — and then, that war — between the three pretty much preempts the prospect of direct rule and political integration by one over the others. It's not as if the Filipinos had any love of the Japanese persecutors and Moro pirates down south either — though in this case — it's only the latter which they can do something with since it's a snowball's chance in hell that they can make a client state out of the Japanese settlers on Cagayan Valley and Ilocos, and the Maguindanaons are still resting content on their laurels.
Once the Philippines manages to establish a reliable source of income — especially through a fair and consistently-enforced tax system — then they'll have the funds to continue churning out galleons and warships from the Cavite and Naga shipyards, and perhaps, even do away with the polo corvee labour system.
Tbf yeah if they focus on the Pacific it'd be the best for them as it'd help them with the expansion of the fur trade and settle Japanese along the coasts.Plus, focusing on the Pacific will allow for Japan to reach the West coast of America
Tbh — at this point — such a conquest is only bound to become their version of the Imjin War.Tbf I'd think if Japan takes over all of the Phillippines the Japanese (both ppl sent from the gov and Japanese born there) would be on top, with the Japanizied natives, Chinese and the Magjndanou being second class citizens which still have significant power. The ones who're the most oppressed would be the Christian natives as they're pro Spanish and would resist Japanese hegemony.