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[Nodoka Hanamura]

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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings SUBJECT: Nozomi ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT Brent, It's good to see progress is coming along well on Project Nozomi. I do have to commend you getting the Outcasts to look the other way. That being said, I'd like a general assessment of how things are going. Nodoka Hanamura The preceeding message is considered highly classified. This databurst is read-only and may only be decrypted using the recipient's private key.

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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings

To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49

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Nodoka,

To say this is probably Starcat's most ambitious project yet is an understatement. I just wish, you know, we could keep it in our hands once it's done. That being said, we are making progress on the structure, and about 60% of the project is done with core functions already established like Life Support, Security, Sensors and Docking Control.

We're still waiting to get the remainder of the personnel berthings completed before we work on the shipyard attache. Though I have to ask.. once we.. undertake the plan, how exactly do you expect the Outcasts to not blow this thing to bits? I mean, I'm not questioning your judgement in doing it here - definitely much, much better than in say, Galileo - but from what I heard of the Outcasts, they definitely wouldn't take kindly to say, us just handing you the keys.

Brent

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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings SUBJECT: Nozomi ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT To say this is probably Starcat's most ambitious project yet is an understatement. I just wish, you know, we could keep it in our hands once it's done. Brent, believe me when I say this, that I do think that Starcat has more value beyond its.. primary purpose, but at this time most of the profits need to be spent where they're vital. I already talked over matters with Setsuna and Jae-un about washing some credits and sending them back your way to cover the cost of that Bulwark you wanted. Honestly I think the idea is brilliant, since it seems the Dog River has a tendency to get into... very bad situations. I still have yet to hear if anyone's sent those Maquisard degenerates back to the hell they belong. Though I have to ask.. once we.. undertake the plan, how exactly do you expect the Outcasts to not blow this thing to bits? Elementary. We'll plant some explosives in an unused section of the station and detonate it along side some Uranium. Make it look like a catastrophic reactor failure. You report that it's a write-off and have to abandon the base. Once we come aboard we change the station IFF, and go from there. My hope - is that we can get the Outcasts to agree to a Non-Aggression agreement. We let them peddle their accursed cardamine past our base and in Kusari without being shot at, and they let us continue operating here. Alternatively, I've gotten assurances from Akibara that the IMG will likely come to our aide if that falls through. What helps matters is the asteroid field is immense here, which means none of those Sarissas, Ranseurs or even Hastas are going to be able to poke the base without taking extensive AShM fires from bombers with limited manuverability options. Which means we can call on snubcraft, Frigates and possibly some of the IMG's cruiser fleet to pick off what capitals do approach for an attack. Malta has two choices: A humble peace or a insufferable conflict. Me if I were De Falco or any of those others among the Nazione's upper echelons, I'd pick the former. Nodoka Hanamura

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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings

To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49

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Suffice to say ma'am, you make a strong argument. I just hope this all won't end up a waste of time, money and lives like you told me Maehara was when we met.

That being said, I want to thank you again for this opportunity. After Interspace rejected me for the third time and I couldn't find work elsewhere, you took a chance on me and I promise to you I won't let you down. At least you understand the value of a Economics and BA degree.. Did I tell you I also have a Bachelor's in Arts?

Brent

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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings SUBJECT: Nozomi ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT I just hope this all won't end up a waste of time, money and lives like you told me Maehara was when we met. I am nothing if not persistent. I have an 800 year old score to settle with Kusari and Kishiro. This is but one step towards settling that score. I've already been denied once by that insufferable goon Namura. I will not be denied again. That being said, I want to thank you again for this opportunity. After Interspace rejected me for the third time and I couldn't find work elsewhere, you took a chance on me and I promise to you I won't let you down. At least you understand the value of a Economics and BA degree.. Did I tell you I also have a Bachelor's in Arts? You're quite welcome - please don't let my curtness above suggest otherwise. I saw potential in you, and so far you've exceeded my expectations. My only lament is that I can't provide the full amount of resources Starcat needs to truly flourish - all in due time. And no, I didn't. Wish I could have met you before I went to that one art station out in the Sigmas last year. They had quite the interesting exhibit I think you could have liked. Nodoka Hanamura

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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings

To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49

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You're welcome ma'am. There's an event going on in Las Palmas next month, art showing off old Terran works. Might be of interest to you. Let me know if that'd be something you would like to do.

I'll keep you posted on the project regardless.

Brent

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