To: Adm. Okamoto | From: Lord Protector Mitsuo

[Emperor Tekagi]

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Code recognized: NOH-Internal-DirectL-Mitsu-01-Priority=K-CC13
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Subject:Recent Developments

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Akihiro-san.

Indeed, it has been too long since we held a private conversation.
The incident at the Kazu shrine is a terrible precedent showcasing what I have long feared to occur. The Office of Intelligence is shifting their focus away from everyday duty and only act in accordance to a greater plan. Both the Lord Commander and his Imperial Majesty seem to have set their entire focus on the Liberty affair. The loopholes left by this weakened monitoring by the KOI are impossible to compensate solely by the State Police, whose local specialized departments were solely responsible for security affairs surrounding the shrine and city. It is a worrisome sign that the bulk of responsibility was carried by a private security entity. Everything seems to point at religious extremists carrying out the strike with Blood Dragon aid. Political pressure on the KOI must surely be rising as of now and they will bow down to the will of the parliament and do their job or if need be will be forced back in line through the Tokkeitai. I have something to tell you about the Tokkeitai, Akihiro-san. You will most certainly not like it but this is for later and only if you are ready to potentially strain our friendship.

In regards to the electoral results, let us forego our positions here for a moment. I have believed into Sunrise domination. I have not expected a turn for the more radical Hanazono in such strength. Their unpredictability may cause us issues down the line, for now they're usable pawns to rally and unite the people of Kusari more effectively. It is as you said, defeatism cannot be allowed to take root - under no circumstances. So long as the Sunrise Party and the reliable Ninkyo Dantai hold the key Ministries, everything should go smoothly.

Now Galileo. This is something else. Apparently the Libertorians were shook to their core by the Hacker issued leak about the Kishiro Drive Project. They are amassing what can only be described as nearly all they can spare within Colorado. They do not move into Galileo with anything but regular patrols meant for suppressing the local criminal activity and ceased to test our patience. The Admiralty is drafting plans over plans whilst general war preparations are underway. The Matsumoto refit to Drive capabilities has not yet concluded, which is a massive strategic issue at this point in time. Several other warships are being finalized at Kure's drydocks. The leak was ill-fated in timing, limiting our immediate options to waiting and drafting up plans. The coming weeks will change the course of history, no matter which path the Admiralty settles on. In fact, I shall see for your inclusion in the wargame scenario drafts, Lord Protector. Your input will be most valuable after all.


In the name of his Imperial Majesty, in the name of Kusari,
Okamoto Goro
Kaigun Gensui

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