In the early twentieth century, a small island kingdom arose from a nation of feudalistic warlords. Under the leadership of the Emperor and his advisors, this small nation arose to industrial and military prominence, defeated China and Russia - two much larger neighboring nations, and made the powers of the world shake with fear. Although the Empire of Japan was defeated, the lesson was not forgotten by all. And there are a few that think of that period of time as ideal. They have forgotten the bloodshed and attrocities committed, or dismissed that as minor side effects that occurred. But, they still dream of bringing Japan to the status of superpower or more.

Several such people have joined the ranks of the underground movement that is the New Empire. Those able-bodied among them aid in their terrorism. These are the Kokutai.

While individual personalities differer greatly - one agent may be a factory worker, another might be a rice farmer, and yet another might be a manager of an electronics store - all Kokutai agents of New Empire are loyal to the cause.

"Eat lead, gaijin!"

Kokutai agents are well trained in the use of the small, but powerful Ingram MAC-10 submachineguns as well as a modicum of martial arts techniques.

Some wear trendy jeans and leather jackets, others business suits, and a few will occasionally don more traditional Japanese clothing. Most have well kept brown or black hair, but there are a few who sport long hair in ponytails, buzz cuts, or even hair dyed blond, green, or pink.