Independent Miners Guild Comm System (GuildComm)

[Ganimed]

*** From: Mara Arin, stationed at Battleship Hood

*** *** [color=#CC6600]To: Takeshi Ogawa

*** *** *** Affiliation: IMG, Research and Exploration Division, Member rank

I was able to catch an earlier shuttle from Hood, but unfortunately, we were
stopped by Gallic police who insisted we all be searched for weapons and
contraband. The shuttle's driver knew very little Gallic, so it made things even
more complicated and took some time before we assured the officer this was
a civilian passenger craft, not a spying vessel in service of Bretonia. After
twenty minutes of discussion, they let us pass and we swiftly entered Tau 23
hoping they wouldn't change their mind. I'll land on Jakarta any moment now,
but I'll be unavailable until I freshen up as this bumpy ride make me feel very
uncomfortable.

I wonder why you have requested my presence Mr Ogawa.

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Mark of the Paragon

<div align="right">&quot;For all her contributions to the Guild, with an unparalleled zeal and professionalism...&quot; - Takeshi Ogawa</div>

<div align="right">&quot;The Shrink's Insights&quot; chief psychologist

''It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.''</div>