Naval Operations Headquarters [Message Dump]

[Apollon]

23. February, 825 A.S
Battleship Shokaku, Uncharted Kusari.

Comm ID: Kaisho-ho HAYASHIMURA, Kiyoko
Recipient: KUCOM
Topic: Expeditionary Efforts

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Konbanwa,

Following the successful jump into the newly discovered system by Battlegroup Shokaku on the 21st with the help of 66th entity 'Itsumaden', the 66th has begun the deployment of additional forces into the system. However, due to the instability of the jump hole and the risk of initiating Hyperspace jumps, the 66th will not be sending any heavy warships into the system. As of now, the 86th ‘Zero’ and 75th 'Byakko' flight wings with their subsidiaries have been dispatched to Shokaku, more forces are planned to be deployed within the next 48 hours. As such, the 66th will hold all operational jurisdiction in the uncharted system according to Naval Forces protocls and the 66th Mandate.

The 66th has begun efforts to explore the system and identify points and zones of interest. The following is a preliminary report of our findings:

66th Preliminary Report

System Structure: An analog system revolving around one sun with a soft and sparse asteroid field caused by a spatial explosion overlaps the system, with two nebulas occupying the southern side of the system; one of which holds the anomaly back to Shikoku. Planets and luminaries: The system contains three planets and one planetoid, in addition to one luminary star. In the southern part of the system, NavMap coordinates Delta-Epsilon-Seven, a Blue Gas Giant exists. The giant is surrounded by sparse asteroids, but most importantly a large rock that apparently has been taken as home to a group dubbed as 'The Defilers'. Further to the southeast lies yet another red gas planet, distinguished by its large atmosphere and strong gravity field. Any ship approaching the planet is advised to keep a safe distance to avoid being caught in its field. Possible useful substances, most likely uninhabitable. A burning planet occupies sector Delta-Four, apparently flooded by lava and raging volcanos. The planet is located in close orbit to the sun, which most likely propagates its fiery nature. Nothing of interest or importance has been noted. Uninhabitable. Lastly, a rock formation has been noted and located in the northeast of the system, NavMap coordinates Gamma-Two. The rock formation is currently in accretion phase, surrounded by lava-like pebbles and rock that are actively entering the formation, evidently leading into a complete planet. Local inhabitants and installations: We have come to acknowledge that the system is inhabited by two rival groups or organizations; The Pioneers, a Zoner organization that owns a Freeport in the vicinity of the rock formation mentioned earlier in the report. There has been no contact with any official high-ranking member of the organization so far; however, it is important to note that Naval Forces ships have been granted access to the installation. Said organization has yet to deliver a response to the Naval Forces communique. The second organization is known as 'The Defilers', an unlawful violent group that bases its operations from the asteroid installation in the vicinity of the blue giant. The organization has displayed hostile behavior towards elements of the Naval Forces earlier in Shikoku, and their ships have been shot down consequently.

Various groups have taken interest in the system; namely the Forlorn Hope, Outcast-tied Commune, Auxesia and even the Order- who had their lone reconnaissance agent shot down. And as such, the 66th high echelon advises to limit the ongoing traffic into the system and declare a restricted military zone until 66th and Naval Forces operations have been concluded.

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[22.02.2018 21:00:37] Death: Order|Hellhound was put out of action by [KNF]'Nobushi',|66th (Gun).

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Auxesia elements have declared their intention of investigating the system for any hazardous materials and technology, and I am unsure to what extent we can hold that trustworthy. They've been giving a free ticket in the system until a consensus about the traffic control in the system has been reached.

The 66th will be dispatching elements from the 853rd to 859th squadrons to the Shokaku to assist in the efforts, supported by the 23rd fast-response unit. In addition, the 86th Mobile Logistics Division has already started supply runs. Finally, the Fifth Special Operations Group from Kusari Interstellar Special Forces has taken headquarters in Battlegroup Shokaku, the group is ready to seize and occupy any installation in case negotiations with the local inhabitants fail.


This concludes today's report.

Power in Unity,

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Signed,
Hayashimura Kiyoko, Kaisho-ho
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Battlegroup
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces