Daimyo Hirotada Watanabe - Project Daidarabotchi

[Chrysalis]

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Incoming Transmission
Source: Hikone
Encryption: Gold

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[He stares at the camera for a short while, his face unusually red. He takes a deep breath - then starts speaking.]

I...see. Unfortunate. But I suppose it could have been worse. The Daidarabotchi is a prized vessel, in ways, more than just a warship. We've secluded it at Mito once its operational cost started overreaching its usefulness. It was activated on a bi-yearly basis, to check for any wear and tear, and perform internal system stability tests. Something we've done about two weeks prior to this...incident. This theft was as insulting as it was well executed. And I'm afraid this would have gone unnoticed for quite a while longer, had you not brought it to my attention.

Thank you, valued Representative. I will begin mobilizing the drone fleet to gather the required materials. I'll treat this event as heavenly providence. The time has come for the unseen giant to walk again.

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