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[Apollon]

23. April, 824 A.S
Battleship Nagumo, Kyushu system.

Comm ID: Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa.
Recipient: KUNAVCOM
Topic: Imperial Battlegroup Interception

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Konbanwa,

During an off-route patrol in the Honshu system at 2030, I picked up unidentified chatter coming from the Hiryo Cloud. To investigate, I moved further into the cloud in order to identify the source of this chatter, as it seemed to me that group was moving somewhere. However, I had lost the signal, and thus was unable pinpoint the ships' location. I rerouted back out of the cloud towards the New Tokyo jump gate.

As I arrived at the gate, I located a small battlegroup of Imperial units consisting of a 'Hatchet' class destroyer, as well as 4 escort fighters. In reaction, I launched a few disruptors to bring the group to halt. After comparing signals, I had confirmed that this group is the same I detected in the Hiryo cloud. The group, lead by the destroyer, sent their first escort to take me out. Unfortunately for her, she failed and was eliminated; to add, I was suffering from slight effects of a former Ion Storm that hit my ship. Following the neutralization of the fighter, the Imperials sent the rest of their three escorts at me. Thankfully, I was reinforced by Itto Kaisa Naoki Seok and secondary fleet ensign Eikichi Onizuka, I was not forced to hold out on my own for long. We were soon later also supported by K.D.S Chokai to care of the Imperial warship.

Thanks to the efforts of the Chokai, we were able to neutralize the destroyer, the Chokai was also neutralized in process. Myself and my two wingmen were left to handle the remaining escorts. Succeeding in eliminating two of them without casualties, I decided to let the sole survivor go to serve as a message to his rotten masters, as well as to deal with the shame left with him.

The incident leaves me and the 66th with risen eyebrows, how did an Imperial of this size manage to conduct operations in Honshu without notice. Perhaps our intelligence structure is not serving its purpose properly. Lacking and unreliable. Thankfully this time, we were able to put a stop to it. I sincerely hope for a boost in our intelligence-gathering capabilities.

That should be all.

'Nobushi' out.

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ATTATCHMENTS

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Unidentified Chatter

[23.04.2017 20:24:58] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: We won't be in sensors range for long if we just don't stop for anything.
[23.04.2017 20:25:05] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Unnecessary risks, but hm, fine."
[23.04.2017 20:25:20] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: We will be fine, Matsubara-fujin.
[23.04.2017 20:25:34] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Oh I am aware, I am not worried."

Audio Logs

[23.04.2017 20:30:12] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Contact!
[23.04.2017 20:30:23] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Alright, slowing down before our engines get overloaded.
[23.04.2017 20:30:24] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "On it."
[23.04.2017 20:30:32] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I knew I was onto something.
[23.04.2017 20:30:33] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "You stay."
[23.04.2017 20:30:37] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Matsubara-fujin, this is your job
[23.04.2017 20:30:50] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: The others, cover the Akagi.
[23.04.2017 20:30:55] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Copyy-
[23.04.2017 20:30:57] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "My.."
[23.04.2017 20:31:01] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Fire one more disruptor and we open fire.
[23.04.2017 20:31:02] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: With pleasure.
[23.04.2017 20:31:09] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Atleast he doesn't lack confidence."
[23.04.2017 20:31:12] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I'd like to see how much you'd last.
[23.04.2017 20:31:51] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: If you require assistance, Iitaka-san will aid you.
[23.04.2017 20:31:51] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "So, hai..we should just get rid off that little scout and move on."
[23.04.2017 20:32:01] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Agreed.
[23.04.2017 20:32:08] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Nobushi.. how do you feel about this, hm?"
[23.04.2017 20:32:28] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Your colleagues should be hopeful that you'd live up to their expectations.
[23.04.2017 20:32:47] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: We also might all engage at once, if you wish.
[23.04.2017 20:32:47] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "We will see about this then."
[23.04.2017 20:33:02] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Just shows how much 'honorful' you claim to be.
[23.04.2017 20:33:06] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Be prepared, little one, it's time we get this done."
[23.04.2017 20:33:15] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: I asked you, I did not... ah whatever.
[23.04.2017 20:33:16] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Indeed.
[23.04.2017 20:33:23] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Eliminate the hostile.
[23.04.2017 20:33:44] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: I suggest we proceed, Akagi, let the fighter deal with the scout.
[23.04.2017 20:34:03] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: No, we won't leave anyone behind, if she requires assistance, she will get it.
[23.04.2017 20:34:29] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Hai. We shall stay. Nobody shall be left behind.
[23.04.2017 20:34:33] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: But he's not going to be the only one, we're risking the shi....very well.
[23.04.2017 20:34:52] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Preparing weapons systems then. In case.
[23.04.2017 20:34:54] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Don't forget that this ship is completely ready for combat, if it has to.
[23.04.2017 20:34:56] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: This is Seok, how bad is it out there?
[23.04.2017 20:35:10] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: You doubt Matsubara-san's combat prowess?
[23.04.2017 20:35:17] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Quiet.
[23.04.2017 20:35:27] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Sumimasen.
[23.04.2017 20:36:40] Death: {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi was put out of action by [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th (Mine).
[23.04.2017 20:36:47] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Oh. That hurts.
[23.04.2017 20:36:58] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: How honorful of you.
[23.04.2017 20:37:09] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Are your pawns unable to handle themselves?
[23.04.2017 20:37:18] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: You keep talking about honor, when it is not about who kills who.
[23.04.2017 20:37:39] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: It is not. But you're not honoring a duel, nor where you willing to do it.
[23.04.2017 20:38:04] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Huh? How were we not honoring it? I am tired of your nonsense.
[23.04.2017 20:38:06] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: I see, KNF reinforcements.
[23.04.2017 20:38:24] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: *he snaps* Soldiers, remove the threat at once.
[23.04.2017 20:38:39] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: If he wants to talk big, he may.
[23.04.2017 20:38:43] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Heh. If death is what you wish for, then I'll grant it.
[23.04.2017 20:38:48] {343}Izu.K-Sho: Hai
[23.04.2017 20:38:48] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: It's a she, by the way.
[23.04.2017 20:38:53] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Very well.
[23.04.2017 20:38:58] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: It appears we are not alone.
[23.04.2017 20:38:58] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Konbanwa
[23.04.2017 20:39:01] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Oh, reinforcements.
[23.04.2017 20:39:08] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: I will keep them away from you.
[23.04.2017 20:39:33] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I will offer you a chance to get out of this alive, otherwise you're as good as dead.
[23.04.2017 20:39:43] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Situation contained for the moment.
[23.04.2017 20:39:44] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Accepted.
[23.04.2017 20:39:58] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: Well sir, seems the imperials are really getting bold in their advances.
[23.04.2017 20:40:02] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Oi
[23.04.2017 20:40:03] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Is it now?
[23.04.2017 20:40:06] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Oh? Changed your mind?
[23.04.2017 20:40:12] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I haven't made my offer yet.
[23.04.2017 20:40:30] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Escaping with his group of yours doesn't come as cheap.
[23.04.2017 20:40:39] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Right, soldiers, engage them, and since they prefer big talks, I will aid.
[23.04.2017 20:40:50] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Is that what it has come to?
[23.04.2017 20:40:50] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: As you whish
[23.04.2017 20:40:50] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Targets locked
[23.04.2017 20:40:52] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Very well!
[23.04.2017 20:40:54] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: *She sighs* Fools.
[23.04.2017 20:40:56] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Going in, weapons hot
[23.04.2017 20:40:58] Death: Stephen9000 suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[23.04.2017 20:41:18] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: You dull edges and broken swords will never be able to cripple us.
[23.04.2017 20:41:21] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Remove them.
[23.04.2017 20:41:29] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: Our patrol is under duress, I will come to aid them.
[23.04.2017 20:42:06] [KNF]KDS-Chokai: 10 klicks from the Honshu Jumpgate.
[23.04.2017 20:42:49] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: The offer still stands, Imperials.
[23.04.2017 20:42:58] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: negative.
[23.04.2017 20:43:02] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: You have about 10 klicks to decide before the Chokai removes your warship.
[23.04.2017 20:43:06] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: I take care of the capital ship.
[23.04.2017 20:43:09] [KNF]KDS-Chokai: We have arrived, systems at maximum capacity.
[23.04.2017 20:43:34] [KNF]KDS-Chokai: Moving in and bringing the hatchet down.
[23.04.2017 20:46:44] Death: [KNF]KDS-Chokai has died
[23.04.2017 20:46:44] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok has set {343}IKS-Akagi as group target.
[23.04.2017 20:46:45] Death: {343}IKS-Akagi was put out of action by KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka (Gun).
[23.04.2017 20:49:26] Death: {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi was put out of action by KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka (Gun).
[23.04.2017 20:50:30] Death: {343}Iitaka,H-Chus suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[23.04.2017 20:50:37] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: *laughs*
[23.04.2017 20:50:37] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Cease fire.
[23.04.2017 20:50:51] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Let him leave.
[23.04.2017 20:51:07] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: There is no greater shame to a Kusarian than to be left to live while his comrades all fail and die.
[23.04.2017 20:51:16] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Well said.
[23.04.2017 20:51:19] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Ye
[23.04.2017 20:51:32] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Live to your own deeds, Imperial.

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Signed,
Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Division
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces