[b][i]An address to the people of Daito by his Imperial Majesty.[/i][/b]

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It is with great regret and sadness that We address you, Our loyal subjects, on a subject most grave. Since Our accession by the blessing of heaven to the sacred throne, on which Our ancestors reigned from time immemorial, we have not had reason to make such an address to you. We had always had the greatest faith in Our loyal subjects, trusting in you the ability to carry out your duties diligently. However, I have been moved to make this address after recent revelations with the discovery of a plot of treason not only against Our new constitution and government, but against Our Nation and Throne. 

Thankfully the ringleaders of this terrible crime were apprehended before the plot could be put into fruition. Following the works of the traitorous Ikki Kita, once trusted members of Our Imperial Army conspired against the Chrysanthemum Throne. Generals Sadao Araki and Jinzaburō Masaki planned to use their influence within Our Imperial Army to stage a coup and overthrow Our new government. To further add to their horrific treason, they plotted to take Our Throne hostage for their own nefarious ends. Despite their seniority, their treason cannot be ignored and, after having stood trial and found guilty of their unspeakable crimes have suffered the ultimate penalty for their acts of treason.

Let it be here known, that treason of any sort is the most heinous of crimes which will be dealt with in the most severe way and that Our new government and constitution enjoys the full backing of the Chrysanthemum Throne. No matter the rank or status, those who conspire against it under any pretext or those who use Our Imperial Name to fool others into joining such treacherous rebellions are betraying and bringing dishonuor to their name, their family, and most of all Our Empire. Such traitors are going against the will of Our throne, and of the heavens and the spirits of Our Imperial ancestors. 

In this new era, We urge you, Our loyal subjects throughout Our Empire, to come together as one and work together for the future of Our Great and Glorious Empire. I say to you: let us not heed the voices of treachery that seek to overthrow all that We have worked so hard to achieve, but instead let us fulfill the work of Our noble ancestors. 

- His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor Of Japan