To the leadership of the Junkers Congress

[Rudo]

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--ENCRYPTION KEY: Algorithm 6191: Yanagi-Ainu Comms Protocol--

--TRANSMISSION ORIGIN: DSE DisposableDeepSpaceTrans Emitter, Hokkaido System--

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COMM ID: Chief Arbiter Hannibal Bishop
LOCATION: Rochester Base

Salutations, Elders of the Flower;

There has indeed been a change in leadership. Founder Tinkerbell has embarked on a journey and abdicated his leadership to myself and Deputy Arbiter Jack Crow. We operate in tandem in his stead. I am an engineered post-human construct; due to my nature I am best able to handle administrative matters and oversee operations. Crow is a man of the people and the steward of our covert organization.

It is true that in our recent re-organization efforts, we have scaled back supply convoys to stalwart allies such as yourself. The volume of our freight has attracted unwanted attention as well. These are by no means any excuse. This is also very temporary.

You will see myself or Arbiter Crow shortly. As my time in space is limited due to recent events and administrative matters, feel free to contact me on the Sirius Kryptographic Yakking Protocol Emulator to organize proper rendezvous. The encryption code is 'rudo6191'.

- Arbiter Bishop

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*A Samura corporate security patrol stumbles upon the noisy emitter. As they fix on its location, a scuttle charge detonates and the DSE satellite is reduced to molten slag*

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