I-401 scouted the system. Transmissions picked up from the surface of the planet Gammu indicate the presence of Artificial Intelligence units. Unknown if they present a threat or hostility to Kusari.
Heavy Nomad presence observed in the system. Nomad ships categorized up to Gunboat size. Larger nomad forms were not present. Remains and technology samples gathered from destroyed nomad forms. (see attachment 1&2)
I-401 Kill Tally:
5 gunboat size nomad forms.
4+ fighter size nomad forms.
10+ unknown type nomad forms. Forms were the smallest size encountered.
Unknown hostile ships sighted in Tohoku system.
During return journey to Hiroshima system, I-401 encountered unknown hostile ships in the Tohoku system. Hostiles flew obselete KNF equipment and broadcast an unknown IFF code.
Further investigation was halted due to very large presence of Blood Dragons in the system. Emplaced Battleship Sado provided covering fire, driving off Dragon forces, allowing I-401 to jump unhindered. Remains recovered from Unknown hostile ships. (See attachment 1)
Good, good. We are still processing the logs from your previous assignment, but be well aware that Section-9 is changing it's operational parameters.
I already know the identity of the Machines and of the 'Defectors' haunting Tohoku. I know -everything-. But, your up-to-date intelligence and stock of exogen life forms will be useful for upcoming research projects.
Now then. You are to have your ships' computer systems completely wiped, disassembled, and replaced at Matsue base. The Artificial Intelligences' are rumored to harbor rather insidious archano-technological computer viruses which could spread like wildfire and become unstoppable.
Once this is done, you are to transport the collected Exogen remains to Kansai Research Station for study. Once aboard, I shall brief you personally on your next assignment.
Know this, Captian: We live in a strange aeon and loyalty is the commodity we need most. There are schemes being plotted, from within and without, which threaten the current balance of power.
I want your assured loyalty, Captian. Let nothing compromise this, and you will be rewarded once the gathering storm has passed.
I-401 has arrived at Kansai research facility. As per directions, I-401 systems have been completely purged and replaced by Matsue base technicians. Systems have been subsequently rated as clean.
Exogen remains have been offloaded and handed over to Kansai staff.
Iona awaits meeting with superiors. Iona exists only to serve the Kusari Republic. Iona assures loyalty above all to the Republic.