Kabukicho Depot

[JRawk]

*Incoming Transmission"
Message to: The Black Dragon Society
Comm ID: Mazakatu Nagumo

Brothers, I fear that our these recent events represent an unacceptable threat to our operations.

I must apologize for my recent silence, as I have been personally investigating some troubling allegations regarding our docking security here at Kabukicho depot. In related news, I am afraid I must report the loss of one of our junior security officers in a tragic airlock accident . . . Currently our systems do not allow the automatic lock-out of docking vessels that do not register hostile through standard IFF transponder codes. I believe, however, that our docking security personnel will be more attentive in this area in the future.

On a lighter note, I would like to welcome Hakatoa Yamota to the officer's ranks. I have personally observed the skill and honour with which you conduct yourself in combat, and congratulate you on this long-deserved promotion.

At this time I would like to turn to Elder Ruuku Ochi's suggestion that we create a formalised training program for the Black Dragon Society (supported by Elder Takata Ran also). As we have the official endorsement of the Elders, I am announcing that we will begin the training sessions as soon as possible. All Kobun will be required to participate, and all members are encouraged to be involved. Please check in with your availability.

As I know of no finer pilot, I would like our new Fuku-Honbucho, Hakatoa Yamota, to oversee and lead these training sessions. I am even eager myself to learn from his skill; it has been too long since I last honed my skills.

Increased training and militarization is the only answer to the belligerence of our enemies and rivals.

*End transmission*

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A strong empire begins with a firm foundation.

[|]Mazakatu_Nagumo - So-Honbucho, The Black Dragon Society.