The Arch Storm

[Jokoro]

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Comm ID: Jokoto Nokimi
Title: Executive Research Director
Specialization: Slomon K'Hara

NOTICE: KUSARI NAVAL FORCES LISTS SUBJECT AS HIGH-PRIORITY TARGET

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Behold the new sun
The dragon takes flight again
Justice for past sins

A beacon of light
The majestic roost of old
Mandate of heaven

Reclaim the birthright
Divine punishment for thieves
A tribute of blood

The dragon hungers
Enemies dare challenge it
Fall into the maw

Conversion of truth
New eggs receive redemption
The nest grows again

[DATA ERROR! BEGIN PROCESS TERMINATION] is fascinating. The creature seems to allow me some degree of cognitive independence, possibly to avoid damaging my knowledge of Slomon KHara research. In addition, it seems to delight in higher forms of communication that involve symbolism and rhyme; perhaps Slomon KHara language reflects similar concepts. I can sense emotions gather fragments of thought it is remarkable the more I experience, the more I am sure I did not make a mistake no, I made the right choi [PROCESS TERMINATED. TRANSMISSION SIGNAL LOST]

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"There's daggers in men's smiles."

[reavengitair]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

From a deep sleep, we awake, our eyes open. For us, we can see so much...

We depart, our home, our base, into the depths of the system known as "Tohoku". Our perception guides us, for first we must understand what we see. Yet our home is not without its dangers, hunted already by mere pests. Unusual events, our home has changed so much.

Guided away from hostility, as we traverse far and wide. We depart furthur from our home, our sanctuary. We travel with haste, with speed. We are moved to "Chugoku".

Confirmation of targets known now as "Blood Dragons", and now we must remember our task.

These "dragon" entities are not easily fooled, nor are they easily trapped. We are hunted, far across "Chugoku". Blinded to the truth, the songless have nought in their hearts but vengance for something lost so long ago. Experimentation concludes that they are a lost cause, lost in the depths of others who will drag them down. we have met, We have sparred, we have won. His body is lost within the darkness.

Then, another comes to hunt us, but now we grow weaker. Stronger, this one is, and we are forced away. It is time to return, home, to sanctuary and protection.

[Zapp]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

Ouya Kondo

We began in Hokkaido, and quickly found a Corsair Bretonian transport, of all things. When questioned of its intents, it opened fire with nary a word. We silenced it as it ran for Tohoku, a most fool-hardy move to be sure...

Then, we re-entered Hokkaido, and met a Golden Chrysanthemum. We opened a dialogue, as follows:

We believe this one to be easily capable of subversion. We await the consensus of the greater mind.

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[Exile]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

An open mind is like a treasure trove, waiting to be captured. We are considering to do so with this one. Thoughts must converge.

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[Shazbot11]

One Mind, One Purpose, One Goal

Hitoha Aono

This one departed from the Sanctuary to begin his insertion into the world around the multitude. Shortly into flight, another was made aware of our presence: a shell of the 'Blood Dragons'. He was immediately aware of this one's nature.

A lesson he was made privy of by his predecessors

The same predecessors that returned Tekagi to the multitude.

He initiated interaction with Us. We responded.

The fury of his predecessors remains. Anger. Violence. We defended ourselves, and allowed him the opportunity to relive what they experienced.

Those who forget the past are condemned to relive it

The Voice of the Multitude does not forget

The Blood Dragon was brought to the edge of eternity. His will had been broken. We learned.

He returned to the world of his brethren. The Sanctuary remains undisturbed.

This one sees the determination of the shells. Drive. Will. Perseverance. These properties reinforce their will to exist. Yet it is also these properties that keep them blind. Even when given the opportunity to be liberated from their transient coil, they refuse. Such a mindset is irregular. This one concludes that the will must be crushed before enlightenment is accepted.


We returned to Sanctuary. What was learned will be disseminated amongst the multitude. We await our next sojourn.

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Maybe some day, they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he's free.

[Zapp]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

Ouya Kondo

We felt an infestation. Moving quickly as a sword through silk, we arrived to find four Dragon ships attacking an Order cruiser. The cruiser fled. The Dragons turned their snarling maws to face us. We were strong. We defeated one. Another attacked. We gained the upper hand. Another attacked. This one died by the sword. The fourth attacked. The Geb "Bastet" watched. It's foolish mistake.

Help arrived. We struggled, and conquered. Dragons were vanquished, we hounded the Geb to the Dragon dark-rock-home where it docked. More shadows approached. More light shone forth. Another Order fighter, more Dragons. More us. We lost not a single ship. Their losses?

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[Zapp]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

Ouya Kondo

We began from Heaven's Gate, and found the mind of the one known as Amy Masako. Her mind is willing. We made contact, and suggested support in our endeavors.

In Chugoku, we met two Nova Power Gen fightercraft. One challenged us to a duel. We accepted, and vanquished it.

We detected a heavy buildup of enemy ships, including a small battle between more Blood Dragons and KNF forces, in New Tokyo. We sent the message to the KNS Kataki and asked them to move and destroy the IKN Juntsi, a dishonorable ship which attacked us with overwhelming force. The ensuing battle was confusing, with Keeper fighters and Amy Masako assisting. The IKN Juntsi fled, as did a KNF Destroyer Magellan. However, more hostile fightercraft forced the KNS Kataki to return home with heavy damage.

Also, Amy Masako's usefulness in her current form may be coming to an end. The Dragons and Chrysanthemums are beginning to lose trust in her. Perhaps the time is right to add her to us? We await the consensus of the whole.

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[Zapp]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

Ouya Kondo

We felt the presence of a stranger in our system. We moved to investigate. The shadow had moved to Hokkaido, so we followed. It was found on the other side of the jump hole - an Order fighter. We verbally engaged it. Then mentally. We changed its views. It is... susceptible.

We left him so that he may find the Light and join us.

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[Exile]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

Ketara Inoshi

Long since any gathering took place. We agreed and decided. We moved.

Their center was filled with sounds and noises, we came in to harvest and disperse. So we did.

Intercourse was brief, virtually non existent.



We found, we pretended. We triumphed.



Another came. No words, only colours. We triumphed.



The prize was small, but not insignificant.

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[Zapp]

One mind, one goal, one purpose...

Ouya Kondo

We detected Naval Forces violating our space. We moved to find and eliminate. No attempt at subterfuge was made. Let those that wish death know at whose blade they have fallen.

We moved. We followed. To the lair of the Order they went, and yet we could not allow their trespasses to go unanswered. Confusion spread. We attempted, and... almost triumphed.

The Naval Forces fighter found refuge on the Order base. We chased the bomber to Omicron 100, where the Order told it to get out, and then it ran for Omicron 92 again where it was destroyed.

One Order Nepthys followed. We offered it mercy if it handed over the Nomad specimens. It refused. We struck. We were victorious. We retrieved 7 Nomads and 14 Liberty Navy pilots for infection. We returned to the Arch.

Strayed? Perhaps. But we brook no trespassers.

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