Unusual dinner

[Bakamono]

Nagata let loose a short dry chuckle at the Kaishos cynical jest. “Hah! Hai, not all of them can be trusted.” he said with a mouthful of food. He swallowed before going on.
“Our border patrols are sufficient save for perhaps the galactic north, whilst the idea is admirable, I would not see us spread too thin whilst we are still recovering.
A Planetside base on Tomioka might be our best option for the north, until the government give us leave to relocate the Matsumoto to Rishiri.
Kurile is the only Sigma based asset that could feasibly serve as a base, a sufficiently sized rig should be available for our troops since the planet has already experienced significant military presence.
You all saw how the guild reacted last time we showed interest in the Sigmas, they will not be easily convinced. They may resist or simply delay us indefinitely with bureaucracy.
Nago station would need additional construction, since I believe its space is too limited for naval operations. However Gallia may see this as a threat or insult since is technically neutral space. I would hope that the Nagumo would serve well enough as a base to its bordering systems,
Supplies for construction and maintenance should be moved to Tomioka as soon as possible, as well as a dialogue opened with Samura to include Kurile. Of course, construction at these locations is useless unless defended. This is why I must insist on strengthening patrols in the north.
In keeping with tradition, and for command issues, I believe a battleship must be assigned to each front. Without a suitable replacement, perhaps the Sado could be relocated to the eastern front.
Whilst we are discussing long-term goals, I must ask Minister – has there been any news within the Government about the Gallia-Rheinland summit?”