The Blood Dragons Communication Relay

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ALERT: Incoming transmission

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From: Fourth Elder Dragon, Ubukata Tsuya



To: Dragon's Lair



Location: Southern Hokkaido, Aboard the Susanoo



Encryption: Maximus

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The video feed cuts in, presenting an excited Tsuya who bows extravagantly. She sits down in the captain's chair of the Susanoo and crosses her legs. She spreads her arms out dramatically to begin the presentation.


Konbanwa, my dragons~!

A late night report it shall be, I figured I'd get this out of the way so I can relax nicely tomorrow. I was working in tandem with our Shogun, Hakkera-sama, who managed to capture an SDI Vessel in Honshu. I was not present to witness this event, as I returned to Kyushu to run interception on a Samura in the Taus. Can you believe it? I missed our Shogun on the beat! Hrmmmm~... maybe next time! We lost sight of the Samura vessels on sector wide scanners, but not to our dismay! This patrol was still somewhat eventful. I caught a DSE vessel ID'd as [DSE]~Lourens. He was quite the gentleman for a gaijin, but alas, they were hauling a full load of titanium to Yokohama Shipyard. We cannot let this go unpunished, so I ordered the vessel to pay a fine of 6 million credits, which they agreed to do upon arrival at the shipyard. Surprisingly enough, they were true to their word, and paid the fine willingly. I advise for future encounters with this vessel to let them off easier so long as they show signs of good faith to the Dragons. We let him go on his way, and I ventured into the Tau-23 system to look for the rumored Samura facility that the SDI vessel mentioned, according to Hakkera-sama. Surely enough, it was found~! It's called BioCris. However, it appears that it's been there for quite some time and looks like a difficult egg to crack. Plenty of weapons platforms surrounding the base and plenty of on station defenses. We will require massive firepower to wear it down.

Well, that concludes this report! I hope to see you all out in space soon. Fly bravely, my dragons~!

Black box logs of the DSE encounter.

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[16.02.2021 07:00:03] [DSE]~Lourens: Captain Lourens: Greetings and Salutations!
[16.02.2021 07:00:16] =NKS=Susanoo: Konbanwa, DSE transport.
[16.02.2021 07:00:35] [DSE]~Lourens: What can I do for you this fine day?
[16.02.2021 07:00:49] =NKS=Susanoo: Hm. What business have you in our humble abode?
[16.02.2021 07:01:00] =NKS=Susanoo: I see that you are hauling precious titanium.
[16.02.2021 07:01:06] [DSE]~Lourens: yeah
[16.02.2021 07:01:43] =NKS=Susanoo: Where would you be taking this to?
[16.02.2021 07:01:59] =NKS=Susanoo: Hopefully not to the Samura or Kishiro lapdogs.
[16.02.2021 07:02:10] [DSE]~Lourens: Yokohama Shipyard in New Tokyo
[16.02.2021 07:02:46] =NKS=Susanoo: Hmhm. Business with Samura indeed, then.
[16.02.2021 07:03:03] =NKS=Susanoo: What does DSE have with them?
[16.02.2021 07:03:14] [DSE]~Lourens: nothing
[16.02.2021 07:03:48] =NKS=Susanoo: Absolutely nothing? It so happens by coincidence that you are taking this there, then. Only profit in mind. Correct?
[16.02.2021 07:03:55] [DSE]~Lourens: I'm working for DSE but in my sparetime, I deliver these Titanium to them for some pocket money
[16.02.2021 07:05:15] =NKS=Susanoo: I see. Well, in any case, you are supporting our enemy. Have you done calculations on the pricing and value of your cargo?
[16.02.2021 07:05:28] =NKS=Susanoo: We would like to put a tax on this fairly.
[16.02.2021 07:05:37] [DSE]~Lourens: about 14 mil....
[16.02.2021 07:06:34] =NKS=Susanoo: Hmmm, so my educated guess was correct. Since you have been polite, I'll write you up for only 6 million credits. If you would.
[16.02.2021 07:06:46] [DSE]~Lourens: I can put a note on my ship to transfer lets say 5 mil to your system right after delivery of this Titanium?
[16.02.2021 07:07:23] [DSE]~Lourens: 6 mil would also be fine
[16.02.2021 07:07:25] =NKS=Susanoo: This is more of the immediate kind of transfer. I am not sure a gaijin can be trusted by his word.
[16.02.2021 07:07:47] [DSE]~Lourens: I have never stolen money from anyone
[16.02.2021 07:08:36] =NKS=Susanoo: With all due respect, it doesn't matter if you have not stolen.
[16.02.2021 07:08:39] [DSE]~Lourens: I did however used up my last money to buy this Titanium and only get about 14 mil for it after delivery and then I can giveYou
[16.02.2021 07:08:49] [DSE]~Lourens: 6 mil with a instant transfer
[16.02.2021 07:08:58] =NKS=Susanoo: If this is the case, I will follow you into New Tokyo.
[16.02.2021 07:09:11] [DSE]~Lourens: you may do that since I"m a man of my word
[16.02.2021 07:10:31] =NKS=Susanoo: No funny business, gaijin. I am close behind.
[16.02.2021 07:10:53] [DSE]~Lourens: Never worry when I'm near
[16.02.2021 07:11:35] BD|Cobo.Hakkera: Konichiwa, Lourens. Hope you had a pleasent travel in Kusari.
[16.02.2021 07:11:50] 2021-02-16 07:11:49 SMT Traffic control alert: [DSE]~Lourens has requested to dock
[16.02.2021 07:11:52] =NKS=Susanoo: You are lucky to be trusted enough to make it to your destination. If you do not pay as expected, you will be marked.
[16.02.2021 07:11:53] [DSE]~Lourens: Greetings and thanks
[16.02.2021 07:13:00] [2021-02-16] 07:12:59 You have received 6.000.000 credits from [DSE]~Lourens
[16.02.2021 07:13:26] =NKS=Susanoo: Good man. We shall see to it that this is put to use for the future of the nation.
[16.02.2021 07:13:39] BD|Cobo.Hakkera: safe skies.

Mobile drone camera evidence.

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After concluding, she turns her attention to a button on her console and presses it, ending the data upload.


Ubukata Tsuya, Fourth Elder
The Blood Dragons

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ATTENTION: End Transmission