To: all Naval Forces from K.N.F.H.C.

[West]

>>>>ID: Kaisho-ho of KNF
>>>>Encription: Naval
>>>>To: Naval forces

[size=14] Attention
Kyushu and Honshu fleets are to be grounded and perform only planned patrols,
all layoffs cancelled. You are not allowed to leave your system until further notice.

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[AeternusDoleo]

**** Incoming Transmission ****
From: Hyu Taisu, commanding officer, Furea-Taiyou
To: KNF HC
Subject: Acknowledgement
Encryption: Military

Headquarters,

Orders acknowledged, we shall remain on-station in Honshu until further notice. This is an unusual order however, therefor I am asking for confirmation and clarification.

**** Transmission ends ****

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Wide awake in a world that sleeps, enduring thoughts, enduring scenes. The knowledge of what is yet to come.
From a time when all seems lost, from a dead man to a world, without restraint, unafraid and free.

Mostly retired Discovery member. May still visit from time to time.

[West]

>>>>ID: Kaisho-ho of KNF
>>>>Encription: Naval
>>>>To: Naval forces

Loyal defenders of Kusari, yesterday we discovered the true nature of some of our brothers. A few treacherous souls decided to turn against Kusari and attempted to assassinate our Taisho. I was there and saw with my eyes how they ignored our attempts to communicate, preferring instead to strike without a single word to their brothers. Bloodthirsty warriors who only wanted our heads but miserably failed and were swiftly crushed without any losses on our side.

Don't be afraid, we already started to investigate and soon we will find the traitors responsible for that attack and bring them to justice.
Until then, we will ask all the soldiers of the Republic to report any unusual activities, missing units or deserters.

Kyushu and Honshu fleets will remain grounded until the arrival of our inspection teams.
Expect their arrival in several hours.

All other fleets combat readiness must be set to level two.

Stay loyal brothers and sisters, do not fall to treason, Kusari needs you alive and on duty!

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[Bakamono]

Arigatou to all pilots for their patience. The grounding order is lifted, all wings are free to deploy as normal.

Sadly, our 海将補 Kaishō-ho Sakamoto Ryoma was behind the recent attack near Shinagawa and regrettably, must be considered a live target along with those who follow him.

The following vessels under his command are to be disabled or detained if possible:

• [KNF]KDS-Asagao
  
• [KNF]KDS-Tenryu

It does not need saying that these are officers we have flown with many times: they are wise and capable. We must be stalwart in the face of their vulgar rebellion. Do not underestimate them if encountered and be aware of their treacherous words.

Banzai,
Acting Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō Nagata,
Kusari Naval Forces.