The Iron Banquet

[iiLeRoss]

Personal Log: Erich von Richter

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Date: September 20th, 834 AS

Back on the Kaiser.

Strange occurrences throughout the fleet. Holzner tells me an AI was caught by our joint security force in Thuringia. Claims to have been hunting Nomads.
Has not been seen since.

Was approached by the Auxesians via military channels. Likely from the time they were working with Viper. They claim an alleged old contact of hers was "compromised" and sheltering with Xenos. Requested we keep track of movements in Rheinland and help them "deal with it". Bureau is unlikely to cooperate on matter, and promised evidence has not arrived. Still undecided on course of action, must bide time until evidence is viewed.

The GMG problem is far more pressing. Attacks have reportedly escalated. Must accelerate preparations quickly. Political resistance must be dealt with at once for the good of the state. Disappearance of Viper may prove the opportunity needed. Some resistance to increase of the scope, justification must be created. The Rheinwehr must be the one to strike a decisive blow in the Crow to shatter the will of the Kusari. The Rheinwehr must exercise force never before seen in Sirius. If the Kaiser cannot be the great tribune of the people, then the Rheinwehr must become the Kaiser. A champion of the people must be born. Deep and mystical, as if gospel. The greatest speaker of our time. Only then can Rheinland conquer its woes.

Victory will mean H-Fuel independence and freedom from the yoke of the accursed Kusari. Necessary to ensure Kruger's operations continue undisturbed. Securing Luneberg for good with our victory will do. But how must this be achieved? Personally observed impact of the Kolleda. Inquire into further usage of the design? Firepower alone may trigger an arms race, scale down? New Bureau leadership may be more amiable. Risk is great but reward could be complete military domination. Diplomacy unlikely to succeed, the Kusari will not see reason.

Must arrange to meet Admiral Henze on these matters soon.
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