KNF High Command (FO)

[Apollon]

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『Establishing connection to KUSARICOM network... CHECK』
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『Encryption level: Delta Δ 』
『Priority level: Delta Δ 』

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『Comm-ID: Itto Kaisa HAYASHIMURA, Kiyoko』
『Target ID: KUSARIHCCOM 』
『Location: Matsue Base, Hiroshima』
『Subject: New responsibility』

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Kon'nichiwa,

Allow me to express my gratitude for giving me the honor of taking control and responsibility of the 66th Division.

Pleasantries aside, the recent incursions into New Tokyo, the Omicrons disaster and the disappearance of multiple naval and intelligence ships and officers including a 'Tokugawa' battleship as part of the task force assembled for operation "Kumo no Ami" conducted by the K.N.I and other elements from the Naval Forces have raised a lot of concerns in the Kusari, the people and the Naval Forces, if the nomads are able to extend to the capitol deep in Kusari space then our defenses are truly lacking.nThese events are enough proof that we should enforce our defenses against the Nomads and the infected in Tohoku and as well the forces coming through the Omicrons. So I am thankful of your donation of these ships to the Division, they will prove to be a fine addition to our forces.

Your decision to assign a flagship to the division is most appreciated. While a civilian carrier may suit the division's needs, it is not fit for long-range expeditions and operations. The Bustard lacks the survival factors through the sacrifice of its combat capabilities. Thus, I come to you with a proposition to assign a battleship to the 66th as an acting flagship for the division. The currently-in-production battleship hull number B-22 will do the job. However, I would like to adjust a few modifications to enhance its ability operate away from Kusarian space into the wilderness of the Omicrons. Myself with a team of engineering experts have already set up a plan for the structural modifications.

Codename 'Matsuyama', Modified 'Tokugawa'-class Battleship

Blue	Red	Green	Orange	Yellow	Purple	Cyan	Maroon	White
Bridge, CIC	Mess Hall, Med-Bay, training rooms.	Captain Quarters, Dormitory	Research Labs	Hangers	Engine rooms, Fuel Storage	Power Reactor	Cargo Hold	Maintenance, Confinement Cells, Security Posts

Armoring	Type VIII "Kensei"Quadruple-layer Titanium carbide armor shielded by an outer layer of hexagon-shaped ablative segments, supported by reactive elements to minimize kinetic weapon damage
Primary Propulsion System	A-J320 "Jibakurei" Magnetic streamlined Ion-Propulsion Engines
Auxiliary Propulsion Systems	A-J113-K3 "Oni" Microfusion Maneuvering Engines
Cloaking Device	EM-Wave “Hanzō” Stealth Generator

The requirements for the modifications maybe be demanding, but it will be worth it. If it requires additional resources to complete the construction of the battleship, I'm more than sure that that our logistics corps will be able to handle it, on the expense of the division's budget. Kaisho, The 66th will be heading deep into the dangers of the Omicrons, a spaceship such as the civilian carrier will prove to be inefficient, weak and insecure against the numerous enemies we may encounter. Whether they are the hordes of the Nomads, the terrorists known as the Order, Corsairs, or the Outcasts. An expeditionary force that is foreign to the Omicrons will most likely attract a lot of unwanted attention. And I plan on returning back to home space with minimum losses. In the end, an operation is not called a success if there are no survivors. I hope you consider what I represented and take the suitable solutions.

That should be all. Hayashimura out.

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Signed,
Itto Kaisa Kiyoko Hayashimura
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Division
Kusari Naval Forces