To the Kusari Naval Forces and the Kusari Emperor

[killhappyfool]

[Incoming Transmission]
[Transmission Destination: Imperial Palace, Planet New Tokyo, New Tokyo System, Kusari House Space]
[Trace Location: Ageira Technologies Headquarters, Planet Manhattan, New York System, Liberty House Space]
[Com ID: Ageira Technologies CEO/President Johnathon Michael]

To the Desk of the Kusari Naval Admiralty, And the Desk of the Emperor,

It is with much dismay that I am to be writing this transmission. When I awoke this morning I received an emergency transmission from one of my Assistant Directors. The transmission is attached in its entirety for evidence. I would hope that in the interests of continuing economic relations we can resolve this issue. It is not my belief that the Admiral in question was in contact with Naval Command. Due to this, I refrain from accusing the Imperial Navy Command or the Emperor of being directly responsible for this incident.

As President of Ageira Technologies, it is my duty to respond to all interhouse grievances involving my corporation. The incident in question involved Assistant Director of Operations William Betthel. He was on a routine inspection of the Chugoku Gate Construction Site in the Hokkaido System as per his job orders. According to the report he was ordered to identify himself and his intentions in Kusari space as he was leaving. To what degree of miscommunication must have caused this I don't know. However, as the transmission states and is also confirmed by the report he invited the unidentified officer, later confirmed to be an Admiral, to meet him above Planet New Tokyo. In accordance with protocol William was to dock at Roppongi Station to clear his exit route and send an initial report to Ageira and Deep Space Engineering.

After several baseless accusations by the unidentified Admiral, the Kusari battleship opened fire on the ship transporting the Assistant Director. According to sensors on Roppongi station they barely escaped in time. He was rescued by Roppongi station and quickly transported to Liberty space where he is currently recovering.

I wish not to view this as an attempt on the Assistant Director's life, but a simple misunderstanding. I believe that proper steps will be taken in the future to ensure that such incidents do not occur again.

Sincere and respectfully,
Jonathon Michael
CEO/President
Ageira Technologies

Document Attached: William Betthel Emergency Transmission

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