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[Malaclypse 666]

Message to: KNF High Command
Comm ID: [KNF]~Shikikan~
Subject: Helghast attack on Honshu

Hai,

I wish to report an outrageous affront to our beloved Ambassador, our Diplomatic Corp, and to House Kusari!

This day, under the guise of a "diplomatic" mission, the Helghast brazenly attacked the Destroyer Shikikan and the Destroyer deLuna, commanded by Capt. Svaldi, above Planet Honshu! Fortunately, Ambassador deluna was not aboard; as she is currently at her Villa on Gran Canaria.

This devious and underhanded attack began while the gunboat Chijin was escorting the Trader Eboksba_Maru on a mission in Sigma 19. Chijin received an alert from Capt. Svaldi of a Hellghast vessel, a Corsair gunboat (?) bearing Junker tag, engaging the deLuna on the Yukawa/Honshu tradelane. Chijin instructed the Eboksba Maru to dock, and proceeded immediately to Honshu.

Scanners were clear as the Chijin reached Planet Honshu, and Svaldi-san confirmed that the battle was occuring along the tradelane to Yukawa; the Chijin proceeded to the scene and engaged the Gunboat in support of the deLuna.

"Agent 007, now outnumbered, claimed comms problems (lag) and asked for a cease-fire. He then delivered a message that his Leader was proceeding towards Honshu on a "diplomatic mission". The Chijin then confirmed that the Helghast vessel "Planetkiler" was in Sigma 19, and immediately withdrew to contact the Destroyer Shikikan, based at Yukawa.

The Shikikan responded, and flew to Honshu, where he observed the gunboat Agent OO7 at a dead stop approximately 4 K east next to the Sigma 19 lane. The deLuna was proceeding cautiously from the site of the initial engagement, and was still at a distance of 18K from the Planet when the "Planetkiller" dropped out of the Sigma 19 lane. The Shkikan demanded to know the Planetkiller's intent, and was told that the Captain had "questions" for the Ambassador. Svaldi then informed the Planetkiller that the Amabassador was not on Honshu.

While the Planetkiller and deLuna were conversing, the Agent 007 opened fire on the Shikikan without warning. This brazen violation of a supposed diplomatic 'visit' occurred so quickly that the Shikikan could barely maintain shields, and was reduced to half hull before the deLuna could close in support. Both destroyers focused their fire on the Gunboat, which remained in close proximity to the huge Planetkiller battlewagon, taking advantage of its missile and heavy battery fire as well.

The Shikikan contacted Celine Squadron for support, but they were on a mission in Dublin, and could not aid in time. Captain Svaldi wisely withdrew the deLuna towards Akita Station, while the Shikikan continued to engage the Helghast gunboat. Once Captain Svaldi had the Ambassador's flagship at a safe distance, the Shikikan limped to the Honshu mooring fixture.

The last treacherous words from these dishonorable Helghast pigs was that they intended to send a force to Gran Canaria to kidnap Madam deLuna. As Madam deLuna also maintains honorary Canarian citizenship and residency, the Shikikan immediately contacted the Ambassador's daughter there, and a force of TAZ vessels was mustered to secure the space above Gran Canaria against any further treacherous attacks by these lying scum. However, the Helghast threats were apparently an empty boast, as no hostile vessels engaged the peaceful but valiant [~V~] defenders.

At last reports, the Ambassador is apparently safe, though strangely silent, at the Villa Uli Rouge, where she was entertaining prominent guests. A report of a violent explosion near the Villa's location was received before the Honshu deceit; but near-orbit and satellite imagery report no damage to the Villa itself.

In the Ambassador's absence, Nadir-Taisho, I strongly urge that any sighting of these comtemptible and deceitful excuses for a so-called "Faction" be met with whatever force is needed to utterly destroy them. Their lies and subterfuge in this surprise attack prove they are totally without honor, and unworthy of any consideration except a quick and fiery death!

Disgustedly,
Shikikan, Captain, KNF

Copy to: Temporary Autonomous Zoner Command, Veranda Incognita
Copy to: AW High Command, Omicron 74.
Copy to: D'Lunar, President, BSG
Copy to: Chancellor, =LSF=
Copy to: Boone, CIC, IND Epsilon Wing

[ooc] (In other words, QV, if you continue with this little "charade", you'll have more flies buzzing about your head than you've got flyswatters. Nuff said.) [/ooc]

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