[TSK] Internal Communications Channel

[True Sons of Kusari]

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<Identification:Headmaster>

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To all true sons and daughters of Kusari

Please use the below template for all internal communications.

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[Anguirus]

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Identification: True Son of Kusari, Hirioki Serizawa

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Headmaster, I do not know why you pardoned those weak Outcasts to fight alongside us. They were a complete waste on the battlefield, lacking martial prowess required to survive. Of course they did not make it out, that being their own fault. I would not call it wise to be reliant on them in any way in the future. Let those abominations stay merely partners to those golden girls that worship them.

If we are to strike a blow against the imperial swine along the Tau Highway we must use our force alone, strike intense and quick at a specific target. I volunteer myself to lead the attack! As your blade I will strike true against your enemies to bleed into the sea of space! My ships are at your command headmaster! As they always have been!

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[Red]

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Identification: Kentaro Abe - Counsil

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Konnichiwa warriors, heed the Headmaster's call.

We have secured a bilateral agreement with powerful agents of Liberty, the specific details will remain hidden for now to protect against any intel leak. As of today it is prohibited to engage any LSF agents in Kusari or abroad apart from in self defense, be them undercover or not.

That is all.

Long live the Dragons.

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[Hitman-76]

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>Running standard encryption<
>Forwarding message<

Identification: <Aburaya Makoto : The Hand>

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Konbanwa Headmaster, there was interesting information gathered that I believe should be shared. I was on patrol with a battlegroup looking for any Naval Forces activity in the New Tokyo system. None was found, however, we did fly past a Kishiro transport in the same area and gave chase. We followed it as far into Honshu at the Samura owned facility know as "Osaka Storage Facility" before it went off our sensors.

Aboard the cruiser "Saya," I continued the chase alone while another cruiser "Sendai" along with a Battleship named "Akaryuu" held back and blockaded the lanes. Amazingly however, we didn't lose it, the transport had docked on the station and was undocked when I had returned, thinking they have gotten away. They weren't willing to give funds to our cause, but we did manage to obtain some interesting information. The captain of this transport had told us that they were supplying a base controlled by Naval Forces somewhere in New Tokyo. Sadly we didn't get its location, but suspicious activity like this suggests that a new project is being developed. We'd be wise to remain cautious.

Comm Recordings

[19.05.2024 21:21:12] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:That is some nice cargo you have.
[19.05.2024 21:21:35] [TSK]BD-Saya: CO: Konnichiwa, I see you have caught him.
[19.05.2024 21:22:08] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:Tell you what, it is dishonorable to fight a civ, so how about you toss all of us 100k per person and we will let you go
[19.05.2024 21:22:15] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Oyama: I certainly agree with that. But, I'm afraid unless you have other affairs to get to, my entrusted radio operator, Mr.-
[19.05.2024 21:22:21] A bounty of $720 credits has been deposited into your account.
[19.05.2024 21:22:23] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: -Tetsuya will take over comms.
[19.05.2024 21:22:47] Akaryuu: Kaneko: I do not see what we have to gain from this act of extortion. Even if it is against a keiretsu interest.
[19.05.2024 21:23:08] [TSK]BD-Saya: CO: Gain? Oh you are mistaken, its what you get to keep, and that is your life.
[19.05.2024 21:23:20] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:We need funds to support out fight.
[19.05.2024 21:23:29] Akaryuu: Kaneko: The Red Dragon will not demand such sums.
[19.05.2024 21:24:10] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: Goodness, what a situation. Is this thing o- Ah! Konbanwa! Uh... [He stops, thinking for a moment.]
[19.05.2024 21:24:24] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:You have a good point, we never have demanded it before.
[19.05.2024 21:24:31] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: Dragon captain, may I know your name?
[19.05.2024 21:25:24] Death: Darknight.Sparrow suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[19.05.2024 21:25:46] Akaryuu: Akiro
[19.05.2024 21:26:16] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:I am called Akiro, Red Dragon has a point, we were never that kind of scum.
[19.05.2024 21:26:22] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:We shouldnt start now.
[19.05.2024 21:26:37] [TSK]BD-Saya: CO: Then what do we do with him?
[19.05.2024 21:27:16] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:That is a good question, he supports the very corporation we wish to get rid of.
[19.05.2024 21:27:37] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Oyama: It is a pleasure to meet you, sir. Perhaps, even an honor, as we seem to be near this installation of Samura.
[19.05.2024 21:28:18] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Oyama: But, it seems you know not the ways of diplomacy. It is a good thing that I am the representative of the-
[19.05.2024 21:28:22] [TSK]BD-Saya: CO: Samura is another corp that needs bringing down, to free the people of Kusari from corruption.
[19.05.2024 21:28:26] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: -Mamiya-Maru in this situation.
[19.05.2024 21:28:50] Akaryuu: Kaneko: I recommend asking for information instead.
[19.05.2024 21:29:11] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Oyama: Do you know what we say to brigands like you in such situations, so close to bases of Kusari?
[19.05.2024 21:29:17] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:Kind of funny that you talk about diplomacy when your group poisons our people.
[19.05.2024 21:30:00] Tip: You were a new player once. If you see someone making obvious mistakes, talk to them and help them.
[19.05.2024 21:31:01] Akaryuu: Kaneko: We are no brigands, Tetsuya-sama.
[19.05.2024 21:31:22] Akaryuu: Kaneko: You would be wise to listen.
[19.05.2024 21:31:34] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: It appears that your friends here are, however.
[19.05.2024 21:31:40] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Now tell me, where are you taking these items?
[19.05.2024 21:32:41] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: These fine items go to New Tokyo, to a base we have been contracted to supply.
[19.05.2024 21:32:59] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: It is no secret information, for we have been operating around the hour in this sector.
[19.05.2024 21:33:08] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Is it a Samura base, like this one?
[19.05.2024 21:33:57] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: [Tetsuya freezed at the thought he'd permit a Kishiro ship, let alone his, to supply a Samura base. He wouldn't entertain the-
[19.05.2024 21:34:05] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: -question, not here, not now, perhaps never.]
[19.05.2024 21:34:45] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: [The expression on his faced proved just as much, anyways -- and so he sat back in his chair, listening for the next-
[19.05.2024 21:34:56] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: -bit of the impromptu interrogation.]
[19.05.2024 21:35:13] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Just answer the question.
[19.05.2024 21:35:33] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Yes or no?
[19.05.2024 21:35:38] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: [There appeared, still, no way out. He relented.]
[19.05.2024 21:35:49] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: No. It is not a Samura base.
[19.05.2024 21:36:25] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Excellent. And what is the name of this distinguished facility, that we may avoid it in the future?
[19.05.2024 21:37:09] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: Honorable Dragon, if you will so allow me say, such questions have little place in the present environment.
[19.05.2024 21:37:30] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: If you live up to the reputation of the group you represent, to your ancestors, then you would know the installations-
[19.05.2024 21:37:44] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: -in New Tokyo like the back of your palm, if not better.
[19.05.2024 21:38:03] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Certainly. But there is no harm in asking, just to be sure.
[19.05.2024 21:38:26] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: There is but one station of the Naval Forces heading to New Tokyo itself, down the lanes. I am certain you won't miss-
[19.05.2024 21:38:31] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: -it, nor will your friends.
[19.05.2024 21:38:45] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: Have you other... dilemmas?
[19.05.2024 21:38:58] [TSK]BD-Sendai: CO:We will look past your insults and let you go for now. We have more important things to do.
[19.05.2024 21:39:03] Death: Jacob.Forsythe suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[19.05.2024 21:39:21] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Very well. I suppose you would not know why the Naval Forces are requisitioning such equipment at this time?
[19.05.2024 21:39:26] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: I mean no insult. We Kusari people respect others, even if hostile, as we respect our own.
[19.05.2024 21:39:27] A bounty of $1.440 credits has been deposited into your account.
[19.05.2024 21:40:16] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Testuya: To be Kusari is to be honorable. Ah... as for the "why"... simple refurbishing as far as I understand.
[19.05.2024 21:40:35] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: But, of course, I merely speak on behalf of the Mamiya Maru. I hope you understand that much.
[19.05.2024 21:41:02] Akaryuu: Kaneko: I suppose such projects would be hidden from the public, even if we have our suspicions.
[19.05.2024 21:41:14] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: We are no shipbuilders nor the constructors of grand stations, we are mere contractors.
[19.05.2024 21:41:28] Kishiro|Mamiya-Maru: Tetsuya: Now, if you may so allow us, we have to make way.
[19.05.2024 21:41:31] A bounty of $720 credits has been deposited into your account.
[19.05.2024 21:41:46] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Very well. You have satisfied my curiousity.
[19.05.2024 21:41:53] Akaryuu: Kaneko: Until we meet again.
[19.05.2024 21:42:08] [TSK]BD-Saya: CO: Forming on "Akaryuu".

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[Hitman-76]

>Communication directed<
>Running standard encryption<
>Forwarding message<

Identification: <Aburaya Makoto : The Hand>

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Konnichiwa Headmaster. Ever since the encounter with the "Kishiro" transport and our intel findings, I got curious, and decided to check out an old wreck that I heard about. This specific wreck was known as "Fort Wakkanai" located in the Hokkaido system, was an old installation once owned by the Naval Forces. I knew it was attacked by our previous brethren of "Dragons" and supposedly "Golden Chrysanthemums" as well, both of which at the time benefited from the Tau-53 system connection, but once it was closed the station was attacked and considered destroyed. I also heard rumors that the ways to its location were all destroyed. In fact, there was the form of transportation via a trade lane, was worth a look if it was still any wreckage that might lead me in the right direction. I asked around a few patrols if they had seen any "wrecked" tradelanes that might lead to Wakkanai, and they all suggested the intersection of the active lanes that lead to each of the gates in the system.

I started heading towards the the intersection of the active lanes, and turns out there was a wrecked lane there.

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I contined to fly my "Nodachi" bomber down where that one lane was facing, which was into the "Unyo Cloud." There were several lanes as I contined down that vague hint of direction from the first lane, but eventually I found it. Fort Wakkanai:

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I checked potential bits of interest of what remained there to see if anything of value was left there. The first pieces I saw were just space debris, heavily damaged and no better than scrap metal.

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More interesting than the debris, possible value:

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From what I suspect, it appears to be a mooring port. Seems to fit ships of small transport and freighters, most likely used to supply the station with needed goods, or maybe to export/import pilots, or perhaps both.

Right under the supposed moor are some station addons, scans couldn't tell what they were and I can't guess just from visuals. Perhaps there were storage containers for supplies or barracks for the fighter pilots and the like.

Once I was done scanning those, on the other side of the station I saw a larger moor, definitely a moor this time and it looks like it was able to house small to medium sized capital class ships.

Higher priority of interest, genuine value:

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Here is the wreck of a "Takeda" class destroyer in two peices, it may be possible to salvage of any remaining technology or equipment.

The central bit of the station seems mostly intact, it is very possible that some things of potential interest may be inside. There were two docking bays on the station, neither of them seemed to be working as there was no power to the station, but perhaps with some effort it is possible to force a way to get inside.

That is the end of my informational report. After my patrol I returned to base for repair and rearm as the radiation from the "Kyofu" slightly damaged my ship, will be able to get it fixed and flying in under an hour.

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[True Sons of Kusari]

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Identification: <Aizawa Shota True Son>

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We were transporting goods to a base in Gallia, an agent of their intel branch stopped us and asked us some questions as to why were were there and what we were doing. We did not lie because there is no honor in that in the situation we were in. After talking for a while the agent asked us to pass a message along to the Headmaster about something that could lead to something good. He let us go on to continue with our trade route as long as we pass on the message.

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[Hitman-76]

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Identification: <Satou Akira: True Son>

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Sensei, our convoy of freight was contacted last second by a freelancer before we returned home. He had some interesting things to say that I shall not go into detail myself, the recording should say it all.

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[06.06.2024 02:02:23] Toshiaki.Arai: Two ships at once?
[06.06.2024 02:02:36] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Two dragons are better than one.
[06.06.2024 02:02:54] Toshiaki.Arai: After so much time spent attempting to find your agents, I suppose that makes me quite lucky.
[06.06.2024 02:03:30] Toshiaki.Arai: I have been looking for the Dragons, you see. And here you are.
[06.06.2024 02:03:35] [TSK]Aizawa.Shota: Indeed it does, what can we do for you?
[06.06.2024 02:03:57] Toshiaki.Arai: Primarily, I have questions.
[06.06.2024 02:04:05] [TSK]Aizawa.Shota: What kind of questions?
[06.06.2024 02:04:22] Toshiaki.Arai: Questions relating to honor and debts to be paid.
[06.06.2024 02:04:38] Toshiaki.Arai: I wasn't seeking you on my own accord.
[06.06.2024 02:04:46] Toshiaki.Arai: There was another of your kind I had met.
[06.06.2024 02:04:54] [TSK]Aizawa.Shota: We honor the debts we make, however, TSK has not made any.
[06.06.2024 02:05:04] Death: Aegis|Whiskey was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[06.06.2024 02:05:06] Toshiaki.Arai: I don't believe this man was a member of your particular cell.
[06.06.2024 02:05:30] Toshiaki.Arai: But he was a Dragon. We met in prison. There is an item he requested I return to the mythical "Kyoto" for him before his death.
[06.06.2024 02:05:36] [TSK]Aizawa.Shota: We do not see many Dragons besides the ones from our cell.
[06.06.2024 02:05:54] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: An item? to Kyoto?
[06.06.2024 02:06:09] Toshiaki.Arai: Indeed. It was of a personal nature to the man.
[06.06.2024 02:06:14] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: What is this... "item"?
[06.06.2024 02:06:34] [TSK]Aizawa.Shota: We will ask around for you about this, I must be going sadly. It is late for me.
[06.06.2024 02:06:39] Toshiaki.Arai: I do not know. All I know is that it is in a locker, secured, in a base in Rheinland.
[06.06.2024 02:06:49] Toshiaki.Arai: "Bruchsal" is what he called it.
[06.06.2024 02:07:10] Toshiaki.Arai: I would retrieve it. But without knowing where you make your home, it is a fools errand.
[06.06.2024 02:07:19] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Where is this base? And Who are the owners?
[06.06.2024 02:07:50] Toshiaki.Arai: He had said it was a home of the "Bundschuh". Nothing I had ever heard of before I was jailed.
[06.06.2024 02:08:22] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Interesting.
[06.06.2024 02:08:41] Toshiaki.Arai: I do not know what he was doing there, or why.
[06.06.2024 02:09:10] Toshiaki.Arai: But he and I came to trust eachother behidn bars. All I know is in secure locker #769 on Bruchsal Deck 11, he has an item.
[06.06.2024 02:09:18] [OOC] Toshiaki.Arai: behind u.u
[06.06.2024 02:09:34] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Is this man alive?
[06.06.2024 02:10:08] Toshiaki.Arai: He died two years ago, to Kusari's shame. In custody.
[06.06.2024 02:10:32] Toshiaki.Arai: His name was Miura Kenji. Elderly sort of man.
[06.06.2024 02:10:58] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: I see, I hope it was an honorable death.
[06.06.2024 02:11:19] Death: Officer-Dan suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[06.06.2024 02:11:30] Toshiaki.Arai: Honorable? Hardly. I believe he wished to have passed in space, in the warrior way.
[06.06.2024 02:11:45] Toshiaki.Arai: But he was content at the end. Not sure why he made me swear this.
[06.06.2024 02:12:03] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: A warrior is to be honorable, to die dishonored, you are not considered a warrior.
[06.06.2024 02:12:15] Blauteufel-3 was slain by [RM]KKS-Kaiserin.Leicht (100%)
[06.06.2024 02:12:16] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: And now, he has his last favor, to you?
[06.06.2024 02:12:55] Toshiaki.Arai: I hardly know why, but yes. If he saw something in me, I do not know what it was.
[06.06.2024 02:13:19] Toshiaki.Arai: That is why I need to find Kyoto. The old man at least deserved a last wish.
[06.06.2024 02:13:29] Toshiaki.Arai: The state certainly did not provide.
[06.06.2024 02:13:57] Toshiaki.Arai: Not that I expect you to trust me. But I had to make my case to someone off of the Neural Net.
[06.06.2024 02:14:01] Death: [RM]KKS-Kaiserin.Leicht suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[06.06.2024 02:14:05] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Find, you will never find Kyoto. However, you are talking to a Dragon of Kyoto.
[06.06.2024 02:14:25] Toshiaki.Arai: That was my hope.
[06.06.2024 02:15:18] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: I am only a transport captain, but higher ups will hear what you have to say, if you deem it worthy of their ears.
[06.06.2024 02:15:55] Toshiaki.Arai: If they offer me a chance to prove that I am sincere, that is what I came prepared for.
[06.06.2024 02:16:05] /?: now where is this base? you have said it was of bundschuh ownership and the base was named "burchsal."
[06.06.2024 02:16:19] Toshiaki.Arai: I see no point in journeying to Rheinland if I cannot deliver what I promised, here.
[06.06.2024 02:16:38] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Perhaps you can meet them and they can talk, before trust is to be earned.
[06.06.2024 02:17:11] Toshiaki.Arai: Excellent. What do I need to do?
[06.06.2024 02:18:03] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: You would best reach out on the neural net, I will let them know that they will be reached out too, and why.
[06.06.2024 02:18:28] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: A way to earn our trust however, is not through the net, but in person.
[06.06.2024 02:18:57] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: You will find your self in good hands, and if what you say is true, your debt will be honored.
[06.06.2024 02:19:07] Toshiaki.Arai: I'd prefer it that way myself. This Net architecture... very different from when I was last a free man.
[06.06.2024 02:19:19] Toshiaki.Arai: But if you believe it secure, I will reach out with a message.
[06.06.2024 02:19:39] Toshiaki.Arai: I'll need to make sure my encryption is air-tight... you seem to make quite the mouthy enemies.
[06.06.2024 02:20:02] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: We are hardly ones to talk, Hogosha, and Naval here, are the problem.
[06.06.2024 02:20:34] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: We are silenced, the people believe that we are criminals.
[06.06.2024 02:20:56] Toshiaki.Arai: Believe me, Satou-sama, I'm all too familiar with the Hogosha's worse side.
[06.06.2024 02:21:01] Rules Tip: Pirates can issue only one cargo or monetary demand per encounter. Telling the trader to stop is not a demand, however, if they ignore the request, they can be shot down without issuing further demands.
[06.06.2024 02:21:21] Death: GMS-Samson suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[06.06.2024 02:21:30] Toshiaki.Arai: Their "purity" is an illusion I've long left behind.
[06.06.2024 02:22:02] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: You are better off where you are now, thats for certain.
[06.06.2024 02:22:32] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Now is there anything else that I need to know?
[06.06.2024 02:23:15] Toshiaki.Arai: Only that if the Dragons require a Freelancer for any purpose, they may consider me willing depending on the task.
[06.06.2024 02:23:34] Toshiaki.Arai: But, I'm sure that is something I can make clear once I speak with the leadership.
[06.06.2024 02:23:34] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Hmm, a mercenary are you?
[06.06.2024 02:24:06] Toshiaki.Arai: It's the role that's found me.
[06.06.2024 02:24:57] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: You may have potential, if you have the skill to survive the harsh environment of Kusari space.
[06.06.2024 02:25:12] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: But that is not for me to decide, I only command this here trading vessel.
[06.06.2024 02:26:02] Toshiaki.Arai: I've held my own against the Alliance and their raiders so far. Not as sharp as I once was, but I still hold a small edge.
[06.06.2024 02:26:42] Toshiaki.Arai: And I believe I can handle far worse than them.
[06.06.2024 02:27:09] Toshiaki.Arai: I also race. But that may be neither here nor there.
[06.06.2024 02:27:21] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Perhaps you should include your services in your communication as well as your 'item' from the base.
[06.06.2024 02:27:39] Toshiaki.Arai: I will be thorough.
[06.06.2024 02:27:51] Toshiaki.Arai: You have my gratitude, Satou-sama. I should not hold you any longer.
[06.06.2024 02:27:54] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Excellent, I am sure they will like to know more once you meet in person.
[06.06.2024 02:28:07] [TSK]Satou.Akira: ?: Very well, safe travels. I hope they are willing to listen to you.
[06.06.2024 02:28:23] Toshiaki.Arai: It would make things easier. We will see.

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[Hitman-76]

>Communication directed<
>Running standard encryption<
>Forwarding message<

Identification: Aburaya Makoto, Council

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Konnichiwa,

To all pilots, patrols of infected have been sighted around the systems of Tokyo and Hokkaido. Normal activities not concerning those systems will continue on a high vigilance status.

To patrol wings within those systems, keep in high alert status for any possible contact with these patrols.

That will be all.

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[Hitman-76]

>Communication directed<
>Running standard encryption<
>Forwarding message<

Identification: Aburaya Makoto, Council

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Konnichiwa,

Just a little over twenty-four hours ago, a large convoy was spotted going through our very home from the house of Bretonia.

An independent dragon by the designation of "Oni-CrimsonFlames" and I, were patrolling the lanes around the Honshu system for any signs of our enemies. During this search, it was decided best to sit and wait at a jumpgate leading into the Honshu system from New Tokyo. We didn't have to wait for long, as things from here got interesting and dangerous.

Several escort ships jumped in, a mix of fighters and a few gunships were involved as escorts. Their affiliations were of both navy's from Bretonia and Kusari, as well as guns for hire mixed in. They were far too many to tackle alone, especially since they proved to be very hostile seeing that their lanes to continue forward were disrupted. I apologize deeply and regret to announce that the convoy was simply too much for us to tackle, we had no choice but to let them go.

I did not manage to take close enough visual evidence of the convoy's load on their way out, but we did manage to get evidence on the way in. After the initial encounter of the convy, a hunter came looking for us, which I supposed was sent to stop us. Right at the same time, another dragon warrior showed on scene, and defeated the hunter in a duel. We thought that would be the last of action today, but we took position again at the jumpgate on the New Tokyo side.

The convoy returned once again well-armed and protected and once again we had to let it pass. However, we figured out that it was hauling Iridium, resources found deep in the Omicron belt of space. After all was said and done, two Kusari Naval Forces fighters arrived and engaged us in combat, both were shot down and destroyed. I'd advise that we watch for more convoys of its type, as they may be of importance to disrupt and take the loot for ourselves than rather let such valuable minerals fall in the wrong hands.

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First encounter



[20.09.2024 18:29:27] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Hmm interesting.
[20.09.2024 18:29:32] Viper-15: Ah!
[20.09.2024 18:29:36] Oni-CrimsonFlames: Oni: my Lord ?
[20.09.2024 18:29:36] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: disable lane
[20.09.2024 18:29:41] Charlotte.E.Yeager: You best not pick that fight, Dragons.
[20.09.2024 18:29:47] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: We are not here to fight.
[20.09.2024 18:29:57] Aegis|David.Graves: Then why are you here?
[20.09.2024 18:29:57] Viper-15: Are ya?
[20.09.2024 18:29:58] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: But this is quite, interesting.
[20.09.2024 18:30:02] Viper-15: Then why's the blockade?
[20.09.2024 18:30:06] Charlotte.E.Yeager: What is the point you are trying to make, then?
[20.09.2024 18:30:16] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Because I want some questions answered, if I may.
[20.09.2024 18:30:26] Charlotte.E.Yeager: There's nothing to talk about with terrorists.
[20.09.2024 18:30:29] Oni-CrimsonFlames: Oni: at your orders My Lord !
[20.09.2024 18:30:34] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: hold say nothing
[20.09.2024 18:30:43] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Is that so? Well plenty can be said I am sure.
[20.09.2024 18:30:45] Charlotte.E.Yeager: You're outnumbered and outgunned. Turn around and leave at once.,
[20.09.2024 18:30:46] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: they have a GB lol
[20.09.2024 18:30:52] Matthew.Garrison: Hostile contact detected on radar!
[20.09.2024 18:31:02] Bauer-9: K: Hah! I haven't seen these little boys since the Saigon War.
[20.09.2024 18:31:06] Charlotte.E.Yeager: Vastly so, I daresay.
[20.09.2024 18:31:07] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: You are far from home.
[20.09.2024 18:31:09] BAF|MN-Claymore: Freya: Kusari craft, identify yourselves.
[20.09.2024 18:31:18] Aegis|David.Graves: You know, the government of Kusari pays good money for your heads.
[20.09.2024 18:31:26] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: I bet they do.
[20.09.2024 18:31:29] BAF|Adm.Paul:McKinley: What is the hold up?
[20.09.2024 18:31:30] BAF|MN-Aldersdale: RO: Admiral, awaiting orders.
[20.09.2024 18:31:36] BAF|Adm.Paul:McKinley: Proceed.
[20.09.2024 18:31:41] Charlotte.E.Yeager: These two are the holdup. Disrupting the lanes.
[20.09.2024 18:31:47] BAF|MN-Claymore: Freya: Copy that, sir.
[20.09.2024 18:32:03] Charlotte.E.Yeager: One wrong move and you are dead, Dragons.
[20.09.2024 18:32:04] Aegis|David.Graves: I would suggest to let the convoy go.
[20.09.2024 18:32:06] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Hold fire
[20.09.2024 18:32:07] Viper-15: 'Oy!
[20.09.2024 18:32:09] BAF|HMS-Cornwall: CO: You're really trying.
[20.09.2024 18:32:12] BAF|Cdre.Martin.Beck': Oi
[20.09.2024 18:32:13] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Crimson, hold.
[20.09.2024 18:32:15] Oni-CrimsonFlames: Oni: ay
[20.09.2024 18:32:16] BAF|MN-Claymore: Freya: Ready to defend the convoy.
[20.09.2024 18:32:23] Charlotte.E.Yeager: Smart choice.
[20.09.2024 18:32:24] Bauer-9: K: Come on Kusarian, I haven't killed one of you in years. Give it your best shot.
[20.09.2024 18:32:27] BAF|Adm.Paul:McKinley: Alright. Attention, Blood Dragon vessels. This will be your only warning. Cease the disruption or we will open fire.
[20.09.2024 18:32:37] BAF|MN-HMS-Gleaves: O'Dukes: standing by
[20.09.2024 18:32:45] BAF|Adm.Paul:McKinley: Follow along.
[20.09.2024 18:32:49] BPA)Canberra: Defending convoy all weapons hot.
[20.09.2024 18:33:51] Aegis|David.Graves: Right decision, for you.

Second passing



[20.09.2024 19:07:34] BAF|HMS-Cornwall: CO: Uh-oh, not good.
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[20.09.2024 19:07:38] Lazurith: And besides, it's not like I'm doing anything that is obstructing your operations.
[20.09.2024 19:07:42] BAF|Adm.Paul:McKinley: Aldersdale, stay on course.
[20.09.2024 19:07:46] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Back again hmm?
[20.09.2024 19:07:52] BAF|HMS-Cornwall: CO: Do not dare disrupt us.
[20.09.2024 19:08:03] BAF|Cdre.Martin.Beck': one side dragons
[20.09.2024 19:08:13] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: With interesting materials I see...
[20.09.2024 19:08:20] Aegis|David.Graves: Do the smart thing and let them go.

The battle comms

20.09.2024 19:14:48] [KNF]Matsu-2: You should have asked the Bretonians.
[20.09.2024 19:14:57] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: I am Kazu Chidori. First daughter of the Kazu Shrine Family. Your road ends here.
[20.09.2024 19:15:08] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: That's hardly an answer.
[20.09.2024 19:15:12] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: what u guys in
[20.09.2024 19:15:12] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: No time for pleasantries?
[20.09.2024 19:15:13] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: I believe you speak nonsense, Naval Forces.
[20.09.2024 19:15:16] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: snubs
[20.09.2024 19:15:20] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: you better get here
[20.09.2024 19:15:20] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: lol
[20.09.2024 19:15:27] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: I'm certain you don't care much for pleasantries.
[20.09.2024 19:15:29] [KNF]Matsu-2: *grumbles* Oh well.
[20.09.2024 19:15:32] AI<Drone.Raider>: <:"Hostilities increasing between the Dragons and Naval Forces. Confrontation probability: very high":>
[20.09.2024 19:15:42] Rallying 3 allies to your position.
[20.09.2024 19:15:45] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Oni head to this WP
[20.09.2024 19:15:48] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: I posed a very real, genuine question, hoping for an answer. Where the road would lead us otherwise, I do not know.
[20.09.2024 19:15:49] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: same with you hawk
[20.09.2024 19:15:59] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Combat, most likely, I'll grant you that. But it doesn't necessarily mean we must rush into it.
[20.09.2024 19:16:04] Oni-CrimsonFlames: sorry i need to go out mates
[20.09.2024 19:16:06] [KNF]Matsu-2: You've got an answer. Should have asked the Bretonians.
[20.09.2024 19:16:18] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: Subscribers to a criminal agency tend to misuse information.
[20.09.2024 19:16:22] Oni-CrimsonFlames: i have somethig quick to do
[20.09.2024 19:16:26] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: You drummed up a more than respectable escort, yet were not given a crumb of information as to why?
[20.09.2024 19:16:27] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: I did, they threatened with lots of guns and slurs.
[20.09.2024 19:16:29] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: Expecting answers is pretentious. You hold your head very high.
[20.09.2024 19:16:45] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: This... convoy is very interesting, I haven't seen its like in a long time.
[20.09.2024 19:16:52] Oni-CrimsonFlames: be sure next time i will be here to assist you
[20.09.2024 19:16:52] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: I did not know you whored the Naval Forces out for, well, quite literally nothing.
[20.09.2024 19:16:54] [KNF]Matsu-2: Their escort forces. A token force to overlook it. That's a difference, wouldn't you say?
[20.09.2024 19:16:56] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: A couple tons of Iridium.
[20.09.2024 19:16:56] Death: Norton suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[20.09.2024 19:16:58] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: if its the wife your excused
[20.09.2024 19:17:14] Oni-CrimsonFlames: worst is my mom
[20.09.2024 19:17:17] AI<Drone.Raider>: <":Collection of new data acquired. Observation mode activated":>
[20.09.2024 19:17:29] Oni-CrimsonFlames: )))
[20.09.2024 19:17:33] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: Your complaint is noted. I will recommend an invasion of Chugoku to my superiors.
[20.09.2024 19:17:44] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: sorry these no beating that one
[20.09.2024 19:17:45] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: So as to better occupy our forces.
[20.09.2024 19:17:51] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: move move move
[20.09.2024 19:17:52] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: GB NPC
[20.09.2024 19:18:06] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: A truly novel concept.
[20.09.2024 19:18:07] Oni-CrimsonFlames: but my mom will beat me ))))
[20.09.2024 19:18:08] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: That gunboat captain is quite rude.
[20.09.2024 19:18:18] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: He's doing his job. As should we.
[20.09.2024 19:18:22] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: tann your ass yes
[20.09.2024 19:18:27] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: Matsu-2, Iku zo.
[20.09.2024 19:18:28] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Without words? Quite odd.
[20.09.2024 19:18:29] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: How many decades has it been, now, since you first started attempting to break into our stronghold?
[20.09.2024 19:18:30] Oni-CrimsonFlames: good luck honorable warriors
[20.09.2024 19:18:40] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: k
[20.09.2024 19:18:42] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: pop me a /rally please
[20.09.2024 19:18:44] [KNF]Matsu-2: I assume that was a given order, hai?
[20.09.2024 19:18:47] Rallying 2 allies to your position.
[20.09.2024 19:18:48] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: done
[20.09.2024 19:18:51] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: I think we shoot the shared
[20.09.2024 19:18:53] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: If you must have it as such.
[20.09.2024 19:18:53] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi has set [KNF]Matsu-2 as group target.
[20.09.2024 19:18:58] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Shareds are always sus
[20.09.2024 19:19:05] [KNF]Matsu-2: Then the time for pleasantries is indeed over.
[20.09.2024 19:19:08] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: So be it.
[20.09.2024 19:19:09] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Very well.
[20.09.2024 19:19:13] AI<Drone.Raider>: <:"Confrontation deemed inevitable":>
[20.09.2024 19:19:13] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori.: Face my blade with honor, dragons.
[20.09.2024 19:19:18] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: dammit you ent ky
[20.09.2024 19:19:19] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: I'm with you, Makoto. Take the lead.
[20.09.2024 19:19:25] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Weapons hot.
[20.09.2024 19:19:28] [KNF]Matsu-2: Oh well. Always so quick.
[20.09.2024 19:19:34] [KNF]Matsu-2: Let's get this over with.
[20.09.2024 19:20:06] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto: has set [KNF]Matsu-2 as group target.
[20.09.2024 19:20:06] OK
[20.09.2024 19:20:39] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Care for the gunship.
[20.09.2024 19:21:39] Death: RNC-Eisen.Hammer suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[20.09.2024 19:22:09] AI<Drone.Raider>: <:"Blood dragons vessels taking the advantage":>
[20.09.2024 19:22:50] [KNF]Matsu-2 was put out of action by [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto: (50%)
[20.09.2024 19:22:50] Assisted by: bd:Shiraki.Takeshi (45%), [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori. (5%)
[20.09.2024 19:22:55] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Would you like the other, Makoto?
[20.09.2024 19:23:04] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Or shall I?
[20.09.2024 19:23:12] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Finish him then.
[20.09.2024 19:23:15] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Very well.
[20.09.2024 19:23:38] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: I'll take out this gunboat.
[20.09.2024 19:23:39] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: Enemy Imperialists on scanners
[20.09.2024 19:23:53] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Good to see you
[20.09.2024 19:24:00] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: Engaging Enemy Targets
[20.09.2024 19:24:00] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Take out this gunship.
[20.09.2024 19:24:30] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: help with the GB hawk
[20.09.2024 19:26:36] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: There it goes.
[20.09.2024 19:26:39] AI<Drone.Raider>: <:"Naval Forces gunship destroyed. Kusarian Forces outnumbered.":>
[20.09.2024 19:26:42] A bounty of $10.125 credits has been deposited into your account.
[20.09.2024 19:27:00] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: pls
[20.09.2024 19:27:00] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: dont
[20.09.2024 19:27:02] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Shinza, hold fire.
[20.09.2024 19:27:03] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: No need, Yamaguchi.
[20.09.2024 19:27:07] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Let them have their duel.
[20.09.2024 19:27:29] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: Pull away, Yamaguchi, or it's all yours.
[20.09.2024 19:27:31] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: when someone is in 1 v 1, you back off
[20.09.2024 19:27:41] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: disengaging
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[20.09.2024 19:27:59] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: Good choice.
[20.09.2024 19:28:16] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: The enemy may not respect us, but that doesn't stop us from treating them with respect.
[20.09.2024 19:28:36] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: im an anime character
[20.09.2024 19:28:52] [TSK]Aburaya.Makoto:: hehe
[20.09.2024 19:30:47] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: was that gunboat a npc ?
[20.09.2024 19:30:49] AI<Drone.Raider>: <:"Estimated duel outcome: Blood Dragons victory, 99.9%":>
[20.09.2024 19:30:51] bd:Shiraki.Takeshi: yes
[20.09.2024 19:31:15] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: sorry about the pvp thing was still warm after putting the gunboat down
[20.09.2024 19:31:33] Death: RNC-Eisen.Hammer was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[20.09.2024 19:31:52] [TSK]Shinza.Yamaguchi: oooh
[20.09.2024 19:32:01] [KNF]Ii.Kazu.Chidori. lost a fight with bd:Shiraki.Takeshi (100%)

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[Anguirus]

>Communication directed<
>Running standard encryption<
>Forwarding message<

Identification: True Son of Kusari, Hirioki Serizawa
Hand of the Headmaster

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Court of the True Sons,

Days ago the Blood Dragons and Order attacked the power network of the Arch in Tohoku. There are transformers that seem to be of nomad origin with the flow of power suspected to be coming from the Arch to the secret shipyard recently discovered near the superstructure. The first day of the battle seemed to amount to little with the Order lacking a proper battle commander for Battlegroup Ozu, and for the magnitude of the defense fleet currently holding the Arch. The second day I lead the siege group personally from the "Tsuyoi.Ikari" causing critical damage to only one of the power transformers before retreat was forced to be called. Else Battlegroup Ozu would have been wiped out entirely. Though it may sound insignificant this will force them to under load the network or risk critical failure until it is repaired. Also diverting resources from whatever the infected military is up to in that shipyard.

My time there and what it has made me witness raises concerns in me that say this problem is about to grow larger than just a domestic issue and far wider than the dragons, or Order can reach. With the intercepted convoys going into the house of Bretonia earlier this year holding suspicious technology may be just a hint at a potential infection growing within its borders. Sirius must be made aware of the exponentially growing threat to humanity within the sector.

I do not know what future fate the gods have condemned us to, but I foresee a struggle we may not see the end of.

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