TWELVE
A meeting is under way in the main conference room of the Ministry of Defense Headquarters. Sitting in the long rectangular desk is Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Council Eiji Nobitsu, Chief of Staff of Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force Kosuke Tamaya, and Japan's Ground Self Defense Force General Edward Kane.
"Have you been able to find the creatures?" Chief of Staff Eiji asks facing Chief Staff Kosuke.
"My men have been diligent with our search, expanding our perimeter daily," Chief Staff Kosuke replies.
"It's been five years since we started the Tactical Retrieval Plan, why haven't there been any results?"
After the devastation of Tokyo cause by Godzilla, Gamera, and Gyaos, the Prime Minister approved Japan's military to proceed with the Tactical Retrieval Plan (TRP). This plan consisted of two parts. The first was appointed to the JMSDF to search and scour the ocean for the remnants of Godzilla and Gamera to be brought back and studied alive or dead. The second was appointed to the JGSDF to create new and sophisticated weaponry to combat future appearance from these creatures.
"The ocean is a vast unexplored area. It's terrain more treacherous than any land mass. Simple is not a word we use in or out at sea," Chief Staff Kosuke continues.
Chief of Staff Eiji merely sighs as he turns his head to General Kane.
The Tactical Retrieval Plan's second part was headed by General Edward Kane. He was appointed to supervise and plan the prevention of future catastrophe due to his unwavering battle skills and quick strategic plans. He is held with the highest of admiration from his troops and many would put their lives in his hands. His actions and reputations was the reason the Minister of Defense personally appointed him this task.
"General Kane, what about our R&D department for new arsenal?"
"We've been able to develop a new type of weapon since our last engagements proved futile. These creatures seem to either possess extremely durable skin or they may be immune to heavy artillery. Whichever the case, attacking outwardly only angered them. Our scientists have developed new weaponry to attack them inwardly," General Kane explained.
"By modifying the general concept of the Taser and stun gun, we have developed a new tanker capable of firing large dart-like electrodes. These darts will pierce straight into flesh latching onto the body. They are connected to conductive wires producing high voltages of electrical currents causing neuromuscular incapacitation as well as electric shock," General Kane continued.
"Have they been thoroughly tested in real world conditions?"
"No. There were previous complications with the power supply conductor overheating. It wasn't producing strong enough electrical charges. Increasing the voltage caused the conductor to overload and short circuit. Our scientists believe they have found the solution."
"Gentlemen, I'm here to inform you the Tactical Retrieval Plan are to be suspended effective immediately," Chief of Staff Eiji announced.
The two men sitting across, doesn't flinch or even blink an eye, they just sat silently waiting for the Chief of Staff to continue.
"I've been ordered by the Prime Minister to stop all projects relating to the TR Plan. The reconstruction of Tokyo has cost a tremendous amount of resources. It's taken Japan five years to rebuild as well as heavy taxes impose on the populace. Our citizens aren't happy with us since the initiative began. Prime Minister Fumi wants results from our endeavors. If there are none, then the projects are to stop immediately. So gentlemen, let me ask you, do we have anything to show from these past five years?"
The two men continue to stare at Chief of Staff Eiji without saying word.
"Then this meeting is adjourned."
