To: Blood Dragons (all clans), Golden C. | From: Vagrant Raiders | Re: Gallia & You

[Tyroflion]

A young man of apparent kusari origin appears on the screen. He seems to be arranging some rice paper in the shape of flowers when someone of camera makes a small cough to attract his attention. He finishes what he is doing then turns to the camera.

Kon'nichiwa Escher-san.

You have chosen a bad time to call Kusari for help. Currently the clans of Blood Dragons and Golden Chrysantemums are splintered and in order for you to be able to operate here you will require the accord of everyone which seems like a rather difficult task.

However it seems our fellow Watanabe Shogun-san has already presented a reasonable request. As far as the Taira are concerned we have three things that need to be adressed before we allow you access.

1.)As far as the piracy is concerned you are free to engage Samura ships in our space as well as outside of it. Since they are deplorable greedy little men trying to corrupt Kusari we don't see any reason why they should be protected from any harrasment anyone, even a gaijin like yourself can provide for them. We advise the Watanabe Shogun to make the same exception from his ban.

2.)Taira clan is currently at war with the faction of Nomad infected scum known as Aoi Iseijin. We are looking for help against them anywhere and everywhere there is help to be found since their very existence threatens whole of Kusari more then any corupted official can. As such we ask for your help. Go engage them and bring us proof that you fight at our side not against us and you will find us to be valuable allies.

3.) And third. Shogun is interupted by a large cat that jumps in his lap and starts to purr. He strokes the cat looking anooyed and somewhat happy at the same time. Since we are a Clan that values personal bonds and friendships made between our members we ask that when you want to use any of our docking facilities that you bring a small present of personal nature, be it a bottle of galic whine, saké, box of cigars, some origami or anything else that you fancy. If you do not, then be prepared that we will make you give us a gift of words. Either in a form of reciting our poetry or retelling some of your stories in stylized kusari manner. Shogun gives a small grin to the camera.

If you can accept these three conditions then you will find yourself among friends whenever you come to Kusari. You will be free to dock on any of our bases safe for those of the Tau-63 system which is off limits to everyone but Dragons. We will hide you from your enemies and assist you in time of needs.

To new friends!
Shogun makes a small bow to the camera then the screen goes black.

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