Ship identified as "(NovaPG)Thomas.East" tracked down to the boarder of Simga 13 and New Berlin. Enemy ship opened fire first but immediately forced to retreat ((1 kill)). During brief combat, enemy fighter's hold breached and lost several tons of goods & 6 KNF + 1 GMG illegally captured escape capsules which were rescued. Pilots currently in varying conditions in Akita Border Station's medical facilities. Later Kusari deep range scanners picked up same enemy ship passing through Hokkaido space then New Tokyo, Kyushu and through to Tau systems. Unfortunately it remained illusive to the Hiryu during journey but traders were not harassed.