Crane Ascendant

Crane Ascendant is a series of military thrillers written by Akitsukunese writer and military officer Aki Samejima. The novels chronicle an alternate universe setting where World War II is ongoing, exploring the global politics and modern warfare between the various nations, all of which have realistic aims and goals. The four-book series covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from Akitsukunese nationalism and place in the world to the activities of its special forces.

Crane Ascendant
Akitsukuni repels an invasion by Elwhan, Nochtlicoan and Sisimuti forces before counterattacking, invading Elwha to aid the Sinjun nations who are under heavy attack by the communist state.

Splintering Bamboo
Nochtlico attempts to launch a second offensive into Akitsukuni and Sinju. At the same time, the Empress of Akitsukuni is nearly assassinated by ultranationalist elements within Akitsukuni.

Sea Monks
The only novel not entirely connected to the main plot, Sea Monks focuses on the exploits of the Imperial Akitsukunese Navy's Umibozu Unit during the war.

Across the Sinju Sea
The war ends, and this novel focuses on the peace process needed to repair the world and crashing economy.