Kabukicho Depot

[Tidomann]

*Incoming Transmission*
Message To: The Black Dragon Society
Comm ID: Hakatoa Yamota

Konichiwa brothers.. It has been awhile since I've been able to fly my ship. Grounded for repairs I've been doing work within Kabukicho station. But it was a great relief when I heard that the Dragon's Scale had been fully repaired. Returning to space I immediately began working on some shipments for the Hogosha.

With a few shipments of synthetic Marijuana to Planet Gran Canaria in the Omega-49 System, I was able to make a good profit. I stopped there at the bar before the return to the New Tokyo system when I heard a prospective opportunity. Our drug has been wanted in the Omicron systems, a dangerous run for us through Nomad territory. But the reward was too much to pass up on. After a relatively quiet passage to Planet Toledo, I was able to acquire new weapons for my ship, while at the same time making more credits for our cause. However, little did I know I'd get to test the weapons that quickly. After heading back to the New London system, I was continually attacked by Nomad fighters. Luckily, these aliens were no match for my new weapon systems, and we were able to escape as a Nomad Gunboat came into sight. I did however, pick up a strange Nomad weapon.. I returned to Kabukicho undetected by the law enforcement, but I was unable to properly make use of the weapon gave it to the Black Dragon Society, hoping they'd have some use for it.

Leaving Kabukicho, I picked up some Comm traffic detailing a large shipment of Synth Food to the New Tokyo system. An Alliance Farmer by the name of Ryu was trying to protest their business in Kusari. It was a legitimate argument. Why should a foreign corporation be able to spread their filthy food into our space while they give no regard to the Kusari way of life? They care not for our honor, our lifestyle, all they care about is they're credits, and how much synthetic filth they can shovel into the mouths of our children. It was up to our citizens in the Farmers Alliance, and Hogosha alike to try and keep this influence out of our space. Synth Convey 313, as it was called knew about the threat, and issued a bounty for protection, but no one listened to their begging for help. Regrettably, two KNF officers offered they're protection.. Even though they did not fully agree with the values of the Synth corporation, they had a duty to fulfill. I tried to convince them of their foolishness, but the KNF hold honor and duty in high regard.. They could not "turn a blind eye" on what happened to the convoy. However, as this escalated a far greater threat came into view. A dragon Gunboat by the name of ay_paCman came into sensor range, and the KNS officer piloting the Shokaku, Ryu, and myself were able to rally together against this common enemy. Overwhelmed, he immediately decided to leave the system.. Escorting him out of New Tokyo, and into Kyushu, only more problems began to arise.

Bulldog, a known Outcast pirate was by the Akita Border station. Compromising, Shokaku and the other KNF officer followed ay_paCman out of the system. They clearly had him outgunned, and they would be safe. Ryu and I went to go quell the Outcast threat. We had just arrived right after the scum had sucked 2 million credits out of Kusari's economy. There was little to reason with him, and he opened fire upon my ship. Quick to react against the gunships rounds penetrating my shield, I immediately used my thruster to get out of the line of fire. Ryu was a great pilot, and with our combined effort, the outcast gunship was destroyed. However, both Ryu and myself sustained heavy damage to our ships. While I was able to use my contacts to get replacement parts on Akita, Ryu's nav system and comm system were destroyed. After such a display of courage, and honor for a Kusari citizen, I arranged for specialist on Kabukicho to make repairs to his system. Such an ally, who had proved himself towards the Kusari cause was deserving to have his ship repaired.

It was at this point that I had to part, for I was required to make one more shipment to Gran Canaria.. Again it was a relatively quiet route as we stayed off the main lane ways in Bretonian space. The only ship to become roused by Hogosha presence was a lowly Miner. On my return trip, I encountered a KNF officer. Making a donation to their work, I hoped that our next encounter would go smoothly.. Perhaps on my next trade run, it may prove useful if I'm stopped carrying contraband. However, it was upon my return that I encountered ay_paCman near New Tokyo.. The filth had return to spread his lies and influence to the people of Kusari. I was outgunned, a fighter against a gunship. I fought as valiantly as I could, but I soon found ship crumbling. I was able to eject into a pod spiraling into the confines of space. Luckily, we were close to New Tokyo and retrieval was easy.. However, as I plummeted out of range, I could hear the KNF officer that I encountered before, dealing with the Dragon scum that defeated me..

Another drink in the bar, and hopefully my ship will be up and running again. It's strange feeling, for a pilot to be grounded.

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Hakatoa Yamota, Fuku-Honbucho in the Black Dragon Society