[DesertRhino]

Japanese merchant ships engaged in lawful activity, being attacked by political terrorists in a predictable manner. Where is the Japanese fleet? It’s been so long since we’ve seen a warship really do it’s stuff.

Entertain me guys,,,

[GonzoGOP]

Japanese merchant ships engaged in lawful activity, being attacked by political terrorists in a predictable manner. Where is the Japanese fleet? It’s been so long since we’ve seen a warship really do it’s stuff.
Entertain me guys,,,

This is all taking place in waters claimed by Australia. And despite being crazy the Sea Hippies are very popular in Australia, where their ships are based. The Australians have ordered the Japanese to stop whaling there, but since the Japanese don't recognize the Australian territorial claim they just ignore them. The Australians on the other hand don't want to endanger their trade with Japan so they just ignore the whaling.

Now most governments can ignore six unarmed merchant ships belonging to a friendly country violating their territorial waters. But if Japan sends down a task force (and you would need oilers to support the short legged warships, and then more warships to protect the oilers) the Australians would be forced to do something. They in turn would have to send warships down. So now you have two armed fleets in close proximity of each other. It would be a powder keg with the Sea Hippies holding the matches.

I get the feeling that both the Australians and the Japanese have agreed that this is a no warship zone.