Evil mind in sound body

[Landers]

„Command: To all forces in Nagano, this is Naval Forces Command. Gallic units are advancing in the Tau systems. We’re withdrawing all combat personel and units from Leeds *static* Samurai swords, you’re to cover the retreating of our fleet along with the Second Fleet…*static*
Takashima: What the hell…”
- Extract from a communication log

The withdrawal was like a cold shower for the unprepared wing and it’s leader. Seeing no alternatives, they went to the Tau systems to join up with the rest of the Kusari fleet. That day was boring before the distress call from High Command, the Blood Dragons were unexpectedly quiet.

Commander Takashima’s task was to protect a convoy of supplies, marines and military equipments heading back to Kusari in Tau-31. That was proved to be a hard job because of the repeatedly attacking bombers. Takashima though realized the situation and made a wise decision by protecting the marine transports instead of the equipment. That was impossible to save every transport and human lifes had priority in his eyes.

All the marine transports were in one piece when they reached the Kyushu jump gate when Raidon’s wing received new orders. With additional bomber support, they were to attack the Gallic forces gathering at the Tau-23 jump hole. Twelve fighters and 5 gunboats were awaiting for them to destroy, saving the last convoy arriving from Tau-31. Raidon’s wing were gaining the upper hand when something happend. In a few seconds, he saw an unidentified ship about 9 clicks from his position. It was unlike any other ship he saw before, not even sure if that was a ship.

Commander Takashima woke up in a military hospital on Planet Kyushu, having no memories about how he had escaped from the Taus or what exactly happened there. He was told that one of his wingmen had activated his emergency beacon and the reinforcements found him in his environmental suit floating in space. That was the first time Raidon lost a ship in combat.

After the events, Raidon went back to teach in the military academy, swearing not to fly in the upcoming 6 months. He wanted to spend more time with Amaya, taking some rest until the situation is solved in Kusari. The downfall shocked him.