To: Yotamono | From: Lord Protector Mitsuo

[Mitsuo Akihiro]

IKN Haruna, Shikoku, House Kusari, 836 A.S

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Lord Protector Akihiro Mitsuo - Kusari Naval Forces

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Yotamono,

Very well. Then, let us deal with the details.

Some twenty-four hours from this message, the Haruna will make her way to New Tokyo orbit. Once there, my crew will take over communications with the nearby Hamamatsu and order them to stand down from their posts and make for Shikoku at once. I have faith that this we will achieve within the hour; as this is to occur, your supporters are to halt all orbital traffic and ensure that there are no further reinforcements bound for planetside New Tokyo proper.

With the orbit secured so, I will take command over operations to eliminate several key figures that have stood in our path for years: Prime Minister Sanae Miyasu, Economy, Industry & Finances Minister, Ryuu Majima, Foreign Affairs Minister, Toshinori Kojirou, and Special Secretary for Technological Advancement, Irelei Miyasu. It is of utmost importance that we also locate Defence Minister Masamune Kogen, but they are to be treated as a potential collaborator, as must we do with Shogun Ikeda Yamato.

These are my thoughts. I will hear out any advice you may have; otherwise, rally your men once more. There can be no mistakes, and I trust you understand that there will be severe consequences should we fail.

With utmost regards,
Lord Protector Mitsuo

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