Manchu national focus tree
Available only with the Waking the Tiger DLC enabled. |
Manchukuo, like the other Chinese nations, gets a national focus tree with the
Waking the Tiger expansion. Without the expansion, it uses the Generic national focus tree instead. The "Invite Foreign Investors" branch is shared with
China,
Communist China, and the Chinese Warlords if they change their focus tree.

Manchu national focus tree. Clicking on the branches leads to the appropriate section.
The Manchu national focus tree can be divided into 2 branches. Their unique branch contains 2 sub-branches:
- Pacify the Countryside Branch
- This is the beginning of
Manchukuo's unique branch.
- Obedience Sub-branch
- This sub-branch allows
Manchukuo to stay obedient to the
Japanese and allows for becoming independent without going to war with
Japan.
- Assertiveness Sub-branch
- This sub-branch allows
Manchukuo to declare war against
Japan for independence, reclaim the Mandate of Heaven and restore the Qing Empire.
- Invite Foreign Investors Branch
- This Branch allows
Manchukuo to ask Major Countries for industrial support. It is shared with the other Chinese nations.
Pacify the Countryside Branch[edit]

The political and industrial branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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None | Unlocks Banditry Decisions
Keep Troops in Certain states to neutralize bandits in the countryside. |
Ever since we have come to power, outlaws and rebels have tried to contest our rule in the more remote areas of the country. If we want to be taken seriously as a government, we need to root out these terrorists and show the population that we can enforce our rule. |
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Our Army is both small and outdated. Given our available resources, this is unacceptable. We must be able to pull our weight. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo gets the national spirit: | Our army needs good and loyal officers to lead it if we ever want to rely on more than just mass to achieve our objectives. |
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Manchukuo:
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Random owned State:
Random owned State:
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We have far more space than we have people. Large areas of the country remain essentially wilderness. We should settle people in these areas to form new communities and allow for more economical development. |
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Manchukuo: | Every State:
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The system of individual farms owned and operated by single family is both backwards and inefficient. Combining all the manpower and land of a village into a single entity allows for much more efficient development. |
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Manchukuo: | 1x 100%: Research Bonus for Industry | The rest of the world is further ahead in industrial methods than we are. We should send out a delegation to study their techniques to find ways to improve our own. |
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Manchukuo: | Random owned controlled state:
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Our textile works have long been the mainstay of our industry, and will be the easiest way to acquire more foreign capital to expand our industrial base. |
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Manchukuo has the focus: | Gain 1 Research Slot. | Our country is still young. We have a real opportunity to create an entirely new system of laws, based on the most modern understanding of government. To do so, we should create a specialized facility to bring together some of the brightest minds in Asia. |
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Gain 1 Research Slot. | As our nation grows, we need to ensure that our education and research facilities grow to match it. Greater efforts must be made to ensure that our research efforts are focused where they are needed most. |
Obedience Sub-branch[edit]

The Japanese Vassal Sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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Some call us a mere puppet of the Japanese, but they fundamentally misunderstand our close and equal relationship. To go against our benefactors would be the same as a child going against its parents. |
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Our government is the best hope China has for a bright Future. Clearly, many people have an interest in ensuring its destruction. We must have an organisation that will hunt these people down and protect our state. |
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Although tainted by the association with communism, the five-year-plan is a valuable tool in planning the economic development of a country. We should implement such a plan to steer the expansion of our industry. |
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Developing our country will require outside help. A number of companies in Japan have indicated that they are willing to invest in our nation. |
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We have extensive deposits of Bauxite in Liaoning that are ripe for exploitation. They will provide a vital boost to our aviation industry. |
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The Showa Steel Works Form the backbone of our heavy industry. Investing in them will allow us to reap the benefits later. |
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Manchukuo: | Liaotung (716), Kirin (328), Jehol (610), Sungkiang (717): add 1 ![]() |
A modern railway system is key to connecting all parts of our nation and bring it together under one roof. |
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Manchukuo: | Gain 1 Research Slot. | We should set up a special unit to research the ways and customs of our people, so that we can better guide them to become productive citizens of the nation. |
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Manchukuo: | Liaotung (716):
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The old Imperial Arsenal will form the core of a new military-industrial complex that will supply our army with modern weapons. |
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Manchukuo: | Available as Design Company:
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Forming the Manchurian Aircraft Manufacturing Company will give us a way to build a modern air Force, capable of standing up to any other. |
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Manchukuo: | Gets event: The Five Year Plan | With the success of the First Five Year Plan, it only makes sense that we should repeat it with another economic development plan. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo gets the national spirit: | Until the war is won and we have returned to rule all of China, we must make every effort, be willing to make every sacrifice and use every available resource to wage the war. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The Japanese Forces in the country are often at odds with our ideas. We should forge a closer connection with them to ensure we work together with as little conflict as possible. |
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Manchukuo: | Modify the national spirit ![]() ![]() Low Legitimacy
Effective Change:
Emperor Puyi is the legitimate descendent of the Qing emperors who ruled China for three hundred years. The Xinhai Revolution which deposed him in 1911 was very popular, as the late Qing government was powerless against both the foreigners stealing Chinese land and the regional governors establishing themselves as warlords. Emperor Puyi's installation as Emperor of Manchukuo is not yet accepted by the Manchurian populace, let alone the rest of China. We will have to establish the Emperor's independence from Japan to rally the nation under him.
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The Chinese people need a Chinese leader. We should publically declare that we aim at nothing less than the Full restoration of the Imperial Rule over all of China. |
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Manchukuo:
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The Prince of Mengkukuo is not fit to stand side by side with the Emperor of Manchukuo. It is time we end this silly experiment and put him in his proper place. |
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Manchukuo: | All Chinese Cores Is now a core of Manchukuo | We have received disturbing rumors that the Japanese are considering other Chinese politicians - commoners - to Form a collaboration government. This is unacceptable. We must ensure that any Chinese territory taken by our combined forces is administered by us. |
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Manchukuo:
The following will bypass the focus:
Manchukuo is fully independent |
Add 0.15% autonomy | The time has come to expense with the absurd notion that we are anything but fully equal partners of the Japanese. Our two Emperors are like brothers! |
Assertiveness Sub-branch[edit]

The Independence sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Manchukuo:
The following will bypass the focus:
Manchukuo Is fully independent |
Manchukuo:
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Effective Change:
Emperor Puyi is the legitimate descendent of the Qing emperors who ruled China for three hundred years. The Xinhai Revolution which deposed him in 1911 was very popular, as the late Qing government was powerless against both the foreigners stealing Chinese land and the regional governors establishing themselves as warlords. Emperor Puyi's installation as Emperor of Manchukuo is not yet accepted by the Manchurian populace, let alone the rest of China. We will have to establish the Emperor's independence from Japan to rally the nation under him.
Manchukuo becomes a puppet of |
The Japanese continue to rule over us with an infuriating arrogance. We should remind them that we, too, are an Empire worthy of respect. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
Liaotung (717):
Sungkiang (716):
Liaoning (715):
KIrin (328):
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In a country as big as ours, controlling the railways means controlling the country.
And the Japanese control the railroads. That has to change. |
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The Qing dynasty has ruled China for centuries. If we want to reclaim our former glory, we must ensure that we follow their example as closely as possible. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The days in which one people could rule supreme over all others are over. Manchukuo will be a new type of nation, in which five people - Russians, Japanese, Mongolians, Koreans and Manchus - will live together in harmony. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo: | The Imperial Guard will form the elite of our new army and will be an example for all of our soldiers to aspire to. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
Random State:
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We can not rely on the Japanese to supply us with guns forever. If we want to come into our own, we need a source of weapons that we control. |
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Manchukuo has the focus: | Manchukuo:
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Effective Change:
Emperor Puyi is the legitimate descendent of the Qing emperors who ruled China for three hundred years. The Xinhai Revolution which deposed him in 1911 was very popular, as the late Qing government was powerless against both the foreigners stealing Chinese land and the regional governors establishing themselves as warlords. Emperor Puyi's installation as Emperor of Manchukuo is not yet accepted by the Manchurian populace, let alone the rest of China. We will have to establish the Emperor's independence from Japan to rally the nation under him.
gets the national spirit: For too long, people have considered Manchukuo an artificial contruct made up by the Japanese. But every nation was once just an idea. We need to establish a sense of Manchu identity in the people and turn the idea into reality.
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For too long, people have considered Manchukuo an artificial contruct made up by the Japanese. But every nation was once just an idea. We need to establish a sense of Manchu identity in the people and turn the idea into reality. |
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has the focus:
The following will bypass the focus:
Manchukuo is fully independent. |
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The General Affairs Council was put in place by the Japanese to ensure that they had full control over our government. This can not go on. We must eliminate anyone whose loyalty to our government is even slightly suspect. |
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Manchukuo has the focus: | Manchukuo:
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The General Affairs Council was only the tip of the iceberg. The Japanese effectively ran large parts of the Civil Service completely outside of our control. We need to put in place our own administrators. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
The following will bypass the focus:
Manchukuo is fully independent. |
Manchukuo:
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The time has come to throw off the shakles of oppression and fight for our ancient freedoms. Manchukuo will be the first part of China that breathes free from all foreign oppression. |
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Manchukuo has the focus: | Manchukuo:
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Effective Change:
Emperor Puyi is the legitimate descendent of the Qing emperors who ruled China for three hundred years. The Xinhai Revolution which deposed him in 1911 was very popular, as the late Qing government was powerless against both the foreigners stealing Chinese land and the regional governors establishing themselves as warlords. Emperor Puyi's installation as Emperor of Manchukuo is not yet accepted by the Manchurian populace, let alone the rest of China. We will have to establish the Emperor's independence from Japan to rally the nation under him.
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In times past, the Emperors of China were revered as living gods. We must reconnect the current Emperor to this ancient tradition. |
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Manchukuo has the focus: | Manchukuo:
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Now that we have won our Freedom, it is time to carry on the war against the traitors and rebels in the rest of China. We will rule this country, or perish in the attempt. |
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Manchukuo has the focus: | Manchukuo:
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The Empire requires bright people to further its cause. We should create a place where the best and brightest of our people come together to teach and learn from one another. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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Effective Change:
Emperor Puyi is the legitimate descendent of the Qing emperors who ruled China for three hundred years. The Xinhai Revolution which deposed him in 1911 was very popular, as the late Qing government was powerless against both the foreigners stealing Chinese land and the regional governors establishing themselves as warlords. Emperor Puyi's installation as Emperor of Manchukuo is not yet accepted by the Manchurian populace, let alone the rest of China. We will have to establish the Emperor's independence from Japan to rally the nation under him.
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The ancient capital of all of China has always been Bejing. Now that it is has been retaken, we can return the Emperor in triumph to his old home. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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Our victories in the war have made it clear that heaven itself has judged the Emperor just and worthy of the Celestial Throne. Any doubt that he is not the legitimate ruler of all of China must vanish in the face of such overwhelming evidence. |
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The rest of the country is internally divided. None of the usurpers and bandits calling themselves warlords and Chairmen are fit to rule. They will be brought to heel, and our enlightened rule will spread across all China. |
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Manchukuo: | All Warlords that are not the Chinese leader gets event:
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The war has torn the country apart. We can end it, if we offer those who have so far refused to take a side a place in our court. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo gets the national spirit: | After the Russian civil war, a number of Russians preferred exile to whatever fate the Soviets had planned for their defeated enemies. We could use these people to rebuild and train our army. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo gets the national spirit:
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If every citizen is equal, then every citizen must be equally ready and willing to defend it against foreign oppressors.
Unlocks Decision: Raise the Banners
Gain 7 units with 3 |
If every citizen is equal, then every citizen must be equally ready and willing to defend it against foreign oppressors. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The Legislative Council is currently little more than a ceremonial body that agrees to whatever our Japanese overlords put before it. If we want to become a real sovereign nation, we must have full autonomy in our legislative matters first. |
Invite Foreign Investors Branch[edit]

The Shared Industrial branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
The Shared Branch for the Chinese nations can be divided into 5 sub-branches:
- Mission to Germany/ Mission to the Soviet Union Sub-branch
- Allows industrial collaboration with the
Germans or the
Soviets. Mainly deals with tanks and mechanized.
- Reach Out To France/British Cooperation Sub-branch
- Allows industrial collaboration with the
French or the
British. Mainly deals with support and factories.
- Fighter Purchases/ Hire Chennault Sub-Branch
- The extended collaboration with the
British and the
Americans. Mainly deals with the Airforce.
- Mission To the US/ Collaboration With the Japanese Sub-Branch
- Allows industrial collaboration with the
Americans or the
Japanese. Mainly deals with the Navy.
- Renegotiate the Unequal Treaties Sub-branch
- Allows the annexation or vassalization of many surrounding neighbors including
Tibet, the
British Raj,
Mongolia, Indochina,
Korea and
Japan.
Mission to Germany/ Mission to the Soviet Union Sub-branch[edit]

The German/Soviet collaboration sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Manchukuo:
The following will bypass the focus:
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The pariahs of Europe have made great strides in reforming their country and returning to their former glory. We can learn much from them. |
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Manchukuo:
The following will bypass the focus:
Any other nation has already offered citizenship to von Falkenhausen |
Manchukuo:
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The German advisors have rendered stellar service in rebuilding and modernising our military. We should ensure that they can stay here, no matter how the political situation might change. |
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Our mission to Germany has opened up the possibility of even greater cooperation, including a loan to fund further industrial development. |
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A well-organised General Staff is the key to planning complex operations. We should learn from the German example and create a similar organisation. |
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Manchukuo gets the national spirit:
We should form a special department in the General Staff that focuses on predicting future wars and develops new tactics and strategies on how to beat our enemies. They could perhaps use some sort of computational device to simulate a world war...
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We should form a special department in the General Staff that focuses on predicting future wars and develops new tactics and strategies on how to beat our enemies. They could perhaps use some sort of computational device to simulate a world war... |
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German tanks are, without a doubt, the best in the world. We should learn from their example and develop our own tanks on their patterns. |
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Random State:
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With research into new tanks progressing, we can now invest in a dedicated plant to build them. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Armored vehicles will form the spearhead of modern warfare. We should make a modest purchase of tanks in preparation of forming the first armored units of the Chinese army. |
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Manchukuo:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo:
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Theorists in Europe have long debated the best way to employ tanks. It seems that a unit combining mobile infantry with quick tanks is the best approach. We will raise such a unit. |
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Manchukuo:
One of the following must be true:
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While trucks are good enough for the intial experimentation in modern mechanised warfare, their poor cross-country performance and lack of armor makes them ill-suited for front-line work. |
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Manchukuo:
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The Soviet Union has expressed an interest in China, mainly to create a counter-weight to Japanese expansionism. We should send a mission to Moscow to see if our goals align. |
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Manchukuo:
The following will bypass the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo:
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While we may have some ideological differences with the Soviet Union, it is clear that they have the same interests as we do. We should formalize our new relationship and sign a mutual non-aggression pact to show the world that we stand together. |
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The Soviets have experimented with tanks for a long while and have some of the best tank designers in the world. We could hire one of them to design armored fighting vehicles for us. |
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After the experience gained from working with Soviet designers, we should form joint design teams to better coordinate the work and learn from each other. |
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Manchukuo:
The following will bypass the focus:
Any other country has Alexandr Cherepanov as army leader
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The Soviets have offered to send a military mission to help us rebuild our military. |
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Our airforce remains woefully understrength compared to other powers in the region. The Soviets seem open to the possibility of sending a volunteer group. |
Reach Out To France/British Cooperation Sub-branch[edit]

The French/ British collaboration sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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Manchukuo:
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Even though the French have repeatedly humiliated us and forced new concessions on us, in the current situation we may well end up needing their help. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The individual rifle is still the decisive weapon in our army. We should focus our modest resources on keeping as modern as possible in this area. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo gets the national spirit:
Alpine Warfare is an entirely different beast than combat in the plains. We should train specialised divisions in this art to make the best use of our terrain.
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Alpine Warfare is an entirely different beast than combat in the plains. We should train specialised divisions in this art to make the best use of our terrain. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo:
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An army without supporting artillery is unable to stand up to any serious attack. We must ensure that our army is adequately equipped for this. |
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Manchukuo:
All other countries:
Controller of Yunnan (325):
Controller of Tonkin (671): |
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The Route through Hanoi and up north to our borders offers the highest possible amount of support from the outside world, should a war break out with Japan. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The French Army is one of the best trained in Europe. We can learn much from them. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The French experience in the Great War has created an army that excels in defense. By adopting their training methods and standards, we can improve our own defensive capabilities. |
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While they may be the arch-imperialists, working with the British offers the best chance to modernize our airforce and ensure a steady flow of supplies. |
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Manchukuo:
All other countries:
Controller of Yunnan (325):
Controller of Burma (288):
Controller of Mandalay (640):
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The Burma Road forms our lifeline with the west. It needs to be protected at all costs and expanded upon to ensure a smooth flow of supplies. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo gets the national spirit:
If there is one thing our country has in abundance, it is people. We can form special units that require little more than shovels to do essential military engineering work.
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If there is one thing our country has in abundance, it is people. We can form special units that require little more than shovels to do essential military engineering work. |
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Manchukuo:
All other countries:
Controller of Yunnan (325):
Controller of Assam (432):
Controller of Mandalay (640):
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Manchukuo:
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The Burma Road alone can not sustain us. We must find new ways to bring supplies to keep us in the fight. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo:
Without a working logistics system, we will not be able to maintain an army in the field.
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Without a working logistics system, we will not be able to maintain an army in the field. |
Fighter Purchases/ Hire Chennault Sub-Branch[edit]

The British/ American collaboration sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo:
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Our Air Force needs modern fighters to keep up with foreign threats. Our industry is unable to produce them yet, so we must purchase them abroad. |
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Manchukuo:
One of the following must be true:
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Manchukuo:
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If we want to create an independent aviation industry, we must first learn the techniques and methods to assemble and maintain the aircraft we already have. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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With the workforce now familiar with basic maintenance tasks, we can continue with producing all components for a modern fighter plane. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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After we have mastered production technologies for single-engine airplanes, we can attempt to develop and produce heavier, multi-engined models for ground support. |
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Manchukuo: | *1x 2 year Reduced ahead of time penalty for: Fighter III | The Chu X-PO represents the pinnacle of development in China - the first locally developed and produced fighter plane, able to hold its own against any enemy. |
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Claire Chennault is an American air warfare theorist who has shown an interest in working for us. We should hire him to rebuild our airforce. |
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Manchukuo:
One of the following must be true:
All other Countries: One of the following must be true:
Controller of Xikang (601):
Controller of Arunachal Pradesh (434):
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Manchukuo:
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The airlift operation across the Himalayas is a poor replacement for the other avenues of transport, but it is a lot more difficult to disrupt. |
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In order to better coordinate with our allies, the Americans have sent one of the Generals to lead a joint force. |
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Our friends in America have organized a volunteer group of pilots and bought a number of modern planes to support us. We just need to say so. |
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American intelligence is willing to work with us to organize special operations behind enemy lines. This can help us to develop our own capabilities in this field. |
Mission To the US/ Collaboration With the Japanese Sub-Branch[edit]

The American/ Japanese collaboration sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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Manchukuo:
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China has long had strong allies in the US. They represent the best chance of getting the support we need. |
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Whatever their designs on China, the Japanese have made it clear that they are willing to work with us if we show sufficient respect. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
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Manchukuo:
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A large fleet requires a large industrial base to support it. We should invite foreign investors to help us build up our dockyards. |
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As a first step to naval rearmament, a small group of destroyers should be produced. |
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The first step in creating a credible blue-water navy is to modernize our cruiser fleet. Our first project should not be too ambitious. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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The Japanese are unwilling to provide us with the technical knowledge to challenge their fleet in open combat, but they consider submarine warfare an auxilliary arm. We, of course, do not necessarily need to share that opinion. |
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Manchukuo:
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Manchukuo gets the national spirit:
Our long coastline is vulnerable to enemy landings, but it also provides the opportunity to attack from an unexpected direction should an enemy invade overland.
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Our long coastline is vulnerable to enemy landings, but it also provides the opportunity to attack from an unexpected direction should an enemy invade overland. |
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Manchukuo:
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With the success of the previous cruiser design, we can scale it up and improve its performance, creating a more capable ship to defend our fleets. |
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Manchukuo: | Manchukuo:
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Our long coast lines can only effectively be patroled from the air. Modern naval bombers will allow us to defend our coasts without expending to many resources. |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
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Manchukuo:
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The future of naval warfare is the aircraft carrier. We will never be considered a true naval power unless we posess carriers of our own. |
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A carrier is only as good as the planes that fly off of it. We must ensure that these are the most capable and most modern types available. |
Renegotiate the Unequal Treaties Sub-branch[edit]

The expanded expansion sub-branch of the Manchu national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Manchukuo has the focus:
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For too long, the westerners have dictated how we should conduct business inside our own borders. Their citizens are protected from our laws, and we have no say about how they do business in our cities. This must end. We will stand as equals to them once again. |
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In the turmoil that followed the revolution, a number of areas broke away and attempted to form their own states. Some merely ceased to listen to the central government, others pretended they were sovereign states again. Strengthened as we are now, we will publically declare that we lay claim to the old Chinese borders that have stood for centuries before. |
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The experiment of Tibetian independence is over. A military invasion is an option, but we should try and bring them back into the fold by peaceful means. |
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Manchukuo: | Tibet occupies strategically critical terrain between us and India. They are too weak to defend themselves. We must intervene to protect our southern flank. |
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Manchukuo: Gains claim on Arunachal Pradesh (434) | The old border drawn up between the Imperial Government and the British was never correct, even when the British pretended to respect it. For decades, we have been too weak to contest it. No more. |
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Manchukuo: | Trapped between us and Russia, Mongolia could fall to them at any time. We must strike first. |
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Manchukuo: | The peoples of Indochina will still need aid in building up their own nations. We will ensure that they don't fall to outside pressure again. |
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The peoples of India are struggling to throw of the last shackles of colonial oppression. We should reach out to them, support their fight and work together for a brighter future for both of our nations. |
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Having Mongolia as a buffer state between us and Russia will secure our northern flank. We just have to ensure that they are able to take care of themselves. |
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The peoples of Indochina will still need aid in building up their own nations. We will ensure that they don't fall to outside pressure again. |
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Manchukuo: | The Koreans were the first victims of Japanese occupation. They will stand as a free people amongst the nations of the world once more. |
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China has stood as the dominant force in the East for millenia, guaranteeing peace and stability in the region. It is time we reclaim our former position. |
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Controls Tonkin (671)
Controls Laos (670) Controls Southern Indochina (286) Controls Cambodia (741) |
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Indochina has been dependent on Chinese protection since the days of old. The fact that the area fell to the French shows that they are unable to protect themselves. |
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It is in our best interest to ensure that the Korean peninsula will never again be occupied by a hostile power. |
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For decades, Japan has posed the greatest threat to our independence. They have allied with the Western Powers to subjugate us before. We can not allow them to launch another attempt. We must strike first. |
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