[Event] A Delegation's Journey (Part 1)

[Empire of Kusari]

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Outcome

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The IKN-Reiwa, accompanied by an agile and light-weight escort, encountered its first hurdle just before arriving at Tsushima Depot in Kyushu. A small detachment of outnumbered but dedicated Blood Dragon bombers expected the Liner and its entourage. Hostility filled the area in a matter of seconds and a part of the Reiwa's escorts broke off to intercept the Blood Dragons. Despite their best efforts, the Liner only suffered minor structural damage to one of the rear fins before they were repelled. Assumptions by the KNF that they were sent to preemptively disable the Liner's engines before reinforcements charge in were instead met with no further Dragon resistance along their way, raising concerns that this attack served purely to field trial a strategy for the eventual return voyage of the IKN-Reiwa.

Followed by a rather uneventful journey up to Holman Outpost, the Kusari delegation met up with its Crayterian counterparts. Awaiting the arrival of the Bretonian welcoming committee, they were instead met with the notification that the Bretonians were responding to the sighting of LSF vessels in Leeds. With a grain of uneasiness, the joint delegation continued on their path towards Bretonia proper.

Traversing beyond the rebuilding project for Stokes, the delegation encountered a single Molly pilot issuing an ultimatum to turn back or perish. This brave but crazed up soul attempted a futile suicide rush on the Amaterasu-class with marginal success: The right front fin was in critical condition, though as a non-critical component no measures to halt the convoy were undertaken.

Before the delegation could arrive at the Leeds Monument, the alleged LSF vessels turned out to be reality. In a stunning display, they disobeyed any commands by the local Bretonian forces to rush down a Gaian bystander observing the passing convoy, just to wind up and leave Bretonia hurling insults at the Bretonians afterwards. With mild confusion visible among the whole convoy, they've arrived at the Leeds Monument. Deciding to halt there and honor the fallen of the glassing and the Gallic war in general, words of weight and memories were shared among members of the convoy.

Excerpt - Kusari

"Bretonians, Crayterians. Our entourage. I wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for your decision to support this convoy and show such readiness to discuss matters of high importance later on New London. In representation of his Imperial Majesty, I, Miyasu Sanae - Prime Minister of Kusari wish to extend my personal gratitude as well. We're here at this very mass grave to hold our breaths and remind ourselves on why we keep on pursuing cooperation. The Gallic threat might be neutered for years to come, the blood paid cannot be understated but the sector keeps on challenging our nations with new developments. I for my part am convinced that our nations will succeed in their desire of mutual cooperation and find ways to prosper even through these grim times already a reality or still ahead."
- Imperial Prime Minister of Kusari

Excerpt - Crayter

"Our kinsman held a torch to light a path to a better future, one they had protected above all.
Now that torch is passed to us to let it shine and light a universe of prosperity.
We must not waste this light and come together to kindle the flame.
For those we left behind."
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Crayter Republic

Excerpt - Bretonia

"Leeds has shown that we've had some difficult times, but it's also a monument to standing up against anything that would threaten the crown, threaten Bretonia. We'll do what it takes, whatever it takes up until they get to the very doorstep of New London. Queen Carina did not flee, nor did anyone else. And the men and women that sacrificed themselves in the war will never be forgotten. Nor will we ever forget Leeds."
- Captain Reid, HMS-Brilliant

After skimming over several topics of pleasant chats, the delegation prepared for the final stretch to New London where it ultimately arrived without further incidents with the exception of the sighting of a Gallic Navy vessel trying to catch up - a vessel quickly intercepted and disposed of by the Civil Defence Initiative before it managed to get visuals on the convoy. Without much left to say or do but preparing themselves for the summit, both the IKN-Reiwa and the Crayterian's Azure Jewel moored at Waterloo.

Assortment of visual highlights during the convoy

//Courtesy of Chron