Australia

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Australia (澳洲)
Affiliation	Australia Far East Command; later the Technology Empire
Occupation/Role	Nation-state; technological and military power
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 300 — Japan plans naval landings at Port Darwin and Port Cairns 300

Background / History

Japan initially identifies Australia as a strategic destination for a two-pronged naval advance, planning landings at Port Darwin in the north and Port Cairns in the northeast through regional island routes and Papua New Guinea. 300

An armed incident on Australia’s northern border leads the Australia Far East Command and Japan to consider merging their commands against the China threat. During this period, General Casper agrees to grant the fleeing Japanese commander Takeda Shingen asylum in exchange for the AK48’s complete blueprints and manufacturing process. 316 Australia’s developing strategic alliance with Japan is later used to pressure Takeda, whose attempted contact with Australia fails. 319

Australia’s conflict with Zhang Xueming escalates after General Billy forcibly abducts European weapons experts who reject Australian recruitment. The government initially denies holding them, but releases them only after Zhang threatens to invade Australia. 356 358 359 361

Following the experts’ release, Australia concentrates national research resources on a long-range rocket-launcher program. Its rocket launchers are successfully tested and then used in saturation strikes against Zhang Xueming’s camp. 369 385 388 A subsequent truce ends the immediate confrontation, though Zhang’s side extracts an Australian rocket-launcher prototype and successfully replicates it. 398 399

Australia secretly develops the Cosmic Aircraft as a strategic weapon and possible evacuation platform. The project relies on an evacuated village and a dedicated processing plant, but mistreated workers sabotage production and leak the project to Zhang Xueming. 400 402 405 407 The Australian President later pilots the completed aircraft into Zhang’s territory, where it is shot down. 415 417

Japan’s attempt to use Australian territory, airspace, and waters to attack Zhang changes Australia’s position. The President refuses to let Japan turn Australia into a battlefield, then enters an alliance with Zhang against Japan. 425 426 427 432 Australia lends and modifies the repaired Cosmic Aircraft for Zhang’s anti-Japan operation. 433 434

After Japan’s defeat, Australia and Zhang jointly commit personnel and resources to establish a Technology Empire. Australia contributes researchers, raw materials, military blueprints, and industrial support, though its leadership increasingly operates under Zhang’s direction. 443 446 447

Military & Technological Assets

Asset / Program	Documented capability or role
AK48 blueprints	The Australia Far East Command considers the Japanese AK48’s designs valuable enough to grant Takeda Shingen asylum in exchange for them. 316
Long-Range Rocket Launcher System	Developed as a response to Zhang Xueming’s growing military power; later tested with improved range, accuracy, and stability. 369 385
Rocket launchers	Used for saturation bombardment against Zhang Xueming’s camp; a prototype is later taken and reverse-engineered by Zhang’s side. 388 398 399
Antimatter Rocket Launcher	Successfully simulated by Doctor Evans’ team; its projected effect decomposes a virtual target city into particles. 370
Cosmic Aircraft	A secret high-altitude or space-capable aircraft project intended for precision bombing, deterrence, and potential evacuation. 400 401
Sea-Splitting Torpedo	Joint Technology Empire project requiring Australian-provided materials and munitions. 446 448
Blazing Cannon blueprints	Obtained from Zhang Xueming in exchange for complete Cosmic Aircraft blueprints and core components. 447
Cloud-Piercing Thunder	A weapon Australia seeks as compensation after the Cosmic Aircraft is destroyed; Zhang supplies its blueprints to the King of Annam. 471 472

Leadership and Internal Affairs

Australian President

The unnamed President directs Australia’s strategic decisions, including the recruitment of scientists, rocket development, Cosmic Aircraft construction, and later cooperation with Zhang Xueming. He favors political survival and technological investment, but repeatedly yields to Zhang’s pressure or influence. 348 369 432 446

He attempts to present Australia as a defender of international law while denying the imprisonment of foreign experts, then relents after Zhang threatens military action. 358 359

General Billy

General Billy is Australia’s principal military commander and emissary. He initially pursues aggressive measures against Zhang Xueming, including coercing European experts, launching rocket attacks, and accelerating the Cosmic Aircraft program. 356 386 388 405

Billy is fiercely protective of Australian sovereignty and repeatedly distrusts Zhang, particularly when the Cosmic Aircraft is offered for Zhang’s use. Nevertheless, he later supports Australia’s role in the Technology Empire and assists Zhang’s projects. 433 446 457

Scientists, Experts, and Workers

• European weapons experts are recruited through promises of laboratories, resources, security, and generous compensation; when they refuse, Australian soldiers capture them. 355 356
• The President later reassures researchers that their safety and their families’ safety are guaranteed, restoring morale within the rocket-launcher program. 369
• Cosmic Aircraft production relies on villagers and workers who lack the education and precision skills required for high-end components. 405
• Factory workers sabotage the Cosmic Aircraft project and send Benjamin to disclose it to Zhang Xueming after suffering mistreatment under Billy and the President. 407

Relationships

• Zhang Xueming — Initially a military and political adversary. Australia imprisons experts sought by Zhang, launches rocket attacks against his forces, and develops the Cosmic Aircraft to counter him; later joins him against Japan and co-founds the Technology Empire. 358 388 432 443
• Australian President — Australia’s head of state and chief decision-maker; prioritizes technological programs and eventually aligns the nation with Zhang. 369 432 446
• General Billy — Senior general who conducts foreign recruitment, leads military operations, oversees industrial production, and defends Australia’s interests within the alliance. 354 388 433
• Japan — Early strategic partner whose alliance is used in the Takeda affair; later becomes a threat when it seeks passage through Australia to strike Zhang Xueming. 319 425 427
• European weapons experts — Recruited, captured, imprisoned, and tortured by Australian forces before Zhang secures their release. 356 359 361
• Technology Empire — Australia becomes a joint contributor after agreeing with Zhang to rebuild conquered territory as a technology-centered empire. 443 446
• King of Annam — Confronts Australia and Zhang over a torpedo test that sinks Annamese patrol ships; Australia participates in the resulting compensation effort. 453 454 457

Story Role / Major Arcs

Border Crisis and Japanese Alignment

Australia faces northern-border instability while considering command integration with Japan. Its Far East Command treats advanced weapon blueprints as a strategic opportunity during Takeda Shingen’s asylum request. 316

Conflict with Zhang Xueming

Australia competes with Zhang for European technical experts, detains them by force, and provokes a direct crisis when Zhang demands their release. The confrontation develops into open warfare after Australia deploys rocket-launcher bombardment. 356 358 388

Cosmic Aircraft Project

After its rocket program fails to decisively secure the advantage, Australia mobilizes national talent and civilian labor to build the Cosmic Aircraft. Worker resistance and espionage compromise the project before its completed aircraft is shot down in Zhang’s territory. 400 407 415 417

Alliance Against Japan

Japan’s proposed use of Australian routes against Zhang forces Australia to reassess its position. The President rejects becoming Japan’s staging ground and formalizes an alliance with Zhang, including the use of the Cosmic Aircraft against Japan. 425 432 433

Technology Empire Partnership

Australia contributes elite talent, supplies, blueprints, and industrial capacity to the Technology Empire. It trades the Cosmic Aircraft’s complete designs for Blazing Cannon blueprints and supports joint weapons projects despite financial strain. 443 446 447

Notable Quotes

“Australia will fully cooperate with the young marshal's operation!” — Australian President 433

“Our Australia is currently facing a huge threat.” — General Billy 403

Trivia

• Australia’s rocket-launcher prototype is captured during a truce and subsequently replicated by Zhang Xueming’s technicians. 398 399
• The President’s Cosmic Aircraft is described as Australia’s “highest secret.” 433
• Australia’s emblem is found on torpedo fragments recovered from Annamese ships sunk during a joint test involving Zhang Xueming and the Australian President. 453