The Dragon's New Claws

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The Feyadeen, Chugoku Space | 12:15 - 12:20

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She opted to listen silently as the Admiral went on about his proposition. She though to herself that it would make for excellent background noise to take in as she examines the unfamiliar place she stands in at this moment. Yes, she must be among a handful of outsiders given the opportunity to be in such a vital section of the vessel, likely less than what you can count on ten fingers, assuming you aren't missing any. And a crew so neatly organized that you'd be concerned for the level of OCD their commanding officer might have. No doubt a well oiled machine inspired by the many traits of the Liberty Navy, she pondered, for that is their progenitor of sorts. Despite feeling a little wide-eyed, she continued to listen as the Admiral used the holographic terminal to showcase the varied capital ships of the Dragons, the Order, and even the Navy. That is, until he brought out snapshots of seemingly hypermassive Nomad ships.

"By the kami... Just what are those? I'd only heard stories of large Nomads like that, never having witnessed them for myself. Yet, that last image sends chills up my spine, the likes of which I haven't felt since before I came to the Dragons..."

For a brief moment, her typical mask of nonchalance faded to reveal a hint of dread in her eyes as she focused on the oversized monstrosity. More than enough to strike fear into even the most emotionless of hearts, she was certain. The unnamed body gave a uncanny feeling of jamais vu, but she brushed it under the rug as the Admiral's voice broke the silence once again.

"Yes, Toledo... Another piece of history which I can only experience through tales and annals. I cannot even pretend to relate to the feelings that must be within you regarding that unfortunate tragedy. Yet, your people escaped and paved the way to rebuild. Perhaps it is not too unlike our origins, after all..." But now was not the time for reminiscence and sympathy. She folds her arms behind her back and looks to the Admiral, her composed nature returned in full as she slowly paces. "I believe you've laid it out for me quite plainly, Admiral. It seems to be your implication that our warships, most notably our Kagutsuchi-class may be better suited for direct combat against the Nomads, and that your warships could exploit the flaws in the pretenders' fleet. I have a couple of questions regarding this, then."

Having returned to his side, she now faces him directly, wondering just how much this man might have in the way of proving that.

"Question one. Have you run any, or can you run simulations that could lend believability to that hypothesis which we could view? Question two. Well, less of a question and more of a confirmation, but... You have considered the extra political kickback of the pretenders witnessing Dragon-controlled Order capital vessels, yes? I cannot lie to you and say that this would not further inflame the government's dedication to stamping you out of the country. They may be more zealous than ever in their quest to hunt your people down, futile as it may be."

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