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Recipient: Naval Operations Headquarters
Sender: Liu Pen, Comdt. Shotoku
Date: 836/01/04
Subject: Action Report NR/MONTH
Priority: Medium

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• This is Liu Pen, Commander of the vessel *Shotoku* (39th).
  Patrol Procedure Memorandum, dated March 29, 2026.
  
  Since the destruction of a Gallic spy base in Tau-23, the *Shotoku*—a destroyer-class vessel—has been on patrol in the Tau-23 system to verify whether GNI activities there had ceased. The news regarding Gallic intelligence operations is positive; as of this moment, nothing has been recorded in the KOI logs.
  
  In light of these facts—and having completed the designated period of preventive surveillance in the region—I ordered my Flight Captain to plot a course for Tau-29. There, we observed that Shinkaku Station, Nago Station, and even Freeport 6 were operating in full compliance with the peace accord proposed by the Kusari Empire.
  
  We then set course for Kyushu, deciding to pay a brief visit to Tsushima Depot—a Samurai station. We remained there for only a short time, but it was long enough to reach a mutual agreement to join forces with a KOI Agent aboard a vessel designated *IKN-Kuzunoha*. Together, we headed toward Shikoku, where—in an attempt to equip our vessel with this highly beneficial technology—I tested a Jump Drive at the Samurai base known as the Xuanming Trade Centre. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, and we subsequently proceeded to Galileo for a routine patrol. Shortly thereafter, the KOI Agent—having advanced ahead of us toward the Jump Gate leading to Liberty—found himself in close proximity to an LN battleship. The LN vessel displayed no hostile intent; recognizing this—and given that my vessel is a Capital Ship—we positioned ourselves along the system's central axis, toward the north, which constitutes our designated patrol sector under current regulations.
  
  It was not long before our scanners detected a vessel broadcasting a pirate IFF signal. We immediately gave chase, though the vessel ultimately managed to evade our radar detection. We then returned to our designated position along the system's central axis—specifically within grid sector 4D on the map. It was then that, via the neural link, we were able to initiate a conversation with the Commander of the LN battleship. We sensed a deep yearning for an understanding to be reached between the governmental factions—though that is another story entirely. We stand ready for whatever may come.
  
  Thus, we conclude this report and submit it for inclusion in the annals of the Empire.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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Radio logs

[29.03.2026 19:24:51] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Heavy LN asset detected in Galileo. Orders?
[29.03.2026 19:26:18] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: what your ship?
[29.03.2026 19:26:39] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: and what ship LN guy fly?
[29.03.2026 19:27:06] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Liberty Carrier. We are just a patrol gunboat.
[29.03.2026 19:27:48] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: Carrier is strong
[29.03.2026 19:31:40] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: what your coords?
[29.03.2026 19:31:59] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Nearby the gate to Colorado.
[29.03.2026 19:32:09] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: E6
[29.03.2026 19:36:27] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Standing by on E6.
[29.03.2026 19:38:09] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: I AM IN 4E. Neutral position to KNF
[29.03.2026 19:38:47] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: So interesting stuff. LN will no longer abide to the Boorman Treaty as they spoke themselves.
[29.03.2026 19:42:01] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: They don't seem to follow, they have been guarding the gate from us, supposedly.
[29.03.2026 19:42:14] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: From the Naval Forces, that is.
[29.03.2026 19:42:56] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Pirate IFF on sight.
[29.03.2026 19:43:33] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Interception.
[29.03.2026 19:43:41] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: A pirate
[29.03.2026 19:44:43] IKN-Kuzunoha: Mori: Lost contact in the cloud, returning.
[29.03.2026 19:45:42] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: He leave fro you?
[29.03.2026 19:45:49] IKN-Kuzunoha: Hai.
[29.03.2026 19:46:01] IKN-Kuzunoha: We didn't get the close scan, even.
[29.03.2026 19:46:24] LNS-Congress: Garnet: If that is the case, then steer clear of this area and stay off the lanes. Naval Patrols are securing the area.
[29.03.2026 19:47:35] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: We intercepr a pirate, but it's solved
[29.03.2026 19:48:02] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: in side Kusari
[29.03.2026 19:48:26] LNS-Congress: Garner: Well, praise where it is due. Perhaps our Houses cn cooperate after all.
[29.03.2026 19:48:26] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: and side Liberty all good?
[29.03.2026 19:49:34] LNS-Congress: Garner: Naval Forces, the southern side of the system is secure at this time. If we require assistance we will let you know.
[29.03.2026 19:51:03] [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th: Kal Sam: We will be whatching

No further:
Liu Pen
Commander of Ship [KNF]IKN-Shotoku|39th

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