This is Noctis Caelum. The Shadow Emperor of the Shadow Empire. We come seeking a pact with your organisation reffered to as the "Blood Dragons".
We look upon Kusari's day to day activites as unfair and unjust. We seek to bring peace to Sirius but the Kusarian Emperor doesn't see what we envision. He wages war amongst the people of Bretonia and wishes to crush groups like yourself.
I wish we can work in a compact enviorment together. But what we need most from you is the acsess to Sendai Research Station in Okinawa. We do not have any facilities quite like yours. What we can offer is supplies, occasional defense from Kusari and most importantly we will protect our allies with our lives.
We are trust worthy people.
Like you we seek to protect mankind. We seek to end more than just the Nomadic reign of terror across dear Sirius. We want to end Slavery, Suffering, War within the houses, unlawful presence and most of all we want peace throughout the stars we live in. Kusari is in termoil and you as a group of people stand to fight to liberate it. You are an insperation as to why my people have Faith left in humanity.
[font=Microsoft Sans Serif][color=#CC0000]Konnichiwa Gaijin,
And so the shadows have revealed what they have hid, and you come to us seeking access to one of our bases. It puzzles me, from where have you received information about Sendai? Give me a name, for that I can personally see into it.
From what you have told me, if your words are true, we do share some beliefs, but not nearly enough for you to get access to our base Gaijin. We have trusted many in the past, and it has only brought us exile and death. And a beast acts friendly until it strikes, thus your comment that you are 'trustworthy' troubles me, as it sounds like a trick.
We respect those that want us dead as we do our friends, and here lies the secret of our wisdom and honor. But do not mix respect with trust, 'Emperor'. IF we are to trust each other in the future, it is best if you start with explaining your actions and words [color=#CC0000]towards a Blood Dragon? From what he had told the Rising Sons, you have been seen around The Arch, a known Naval Base, with Our pilots in your hold, refusing to hand them over at first. Seems like Naval mischief to me.
Choose your words carefully Gaijin. Give us an honest answer that we seek, and we shall consider meeting you in person, so that we my judge you, your 'Empire' and your intentions in Kusari.
[color=#990000]Signed,
Shogunate of the Rising Sons
In Hideyoshi's Memory
Well where to start. Finally an answer. From what i have seen your arrogance and your seclusion from those who only wish to help you will be your downfall. I run no empire now but an.. Organisation shall i say.
Ive taken a thought or two over this and ive decided not to bother with any relations at the moment. And i damn well assure you that pilot was handed back. We picked him up after he was gunned down by god knows what the hell was out there.
Ive got enough contacts and resources now anyway for what i need to be done. 6 Months is a very long time...
[font=Microsoft Sans Serif][color=#CC0000]Not a single answer I asked for. Do not blame me for your bad choice of words, you introduced yourself as Emperor, of an Empire.... I have only asked for honesty and respect, which you have failed to express.
The pilot was returned? Hai, I know as he is resting in our sickbay. But that doesn't change the fact that you refused to hand him over at first, while sitting outside of a Naval base. Suspicious at best, and when I ask for an explanation, you call us arrogant? We have withstood 500 years with our arrogance, let us see how long you shall last with yours in Kusari.
[color=#990000]Signed,
Shogunate of the Rising Sons
In Hideyoshi's Memory
I am Centurion Adrastus Revane, diplomatic envoy of the Shadows, although Gaijin, I would ask to intervene in these negotitions and assist in further discussions.
I humbly await your permission to speak honourable one.
My arrogance in the last communique should be forgotton. Adrastus i will now patch you in to the comm link. Show me your skills in diplomacy my friend.
Apoligies for the misguided decision. Lets see what Adrastus has to say.
From: Centurion Adrastus Revane, Diplomatic Envoy to the Shadows
My thanks Emperor Noctis, I will attempt to rectify any dishonour we have shown if only the Shogunate would honour this Gaijin with audience or reply, to speak openly and honestly with me.
I shall await a commlink message, or co-ordinates for a face to face meeting.
[font=Microsoft Sans Serif][color=#CC0000]Konnichiwa Revane-san,
Rare is an opportunity to see a Gaijin respect that which he does not understand, hence I am willing to listen. But before we proceed, and I ask you do not repeat the same mistakes as before, I request an explanation as to why you denied a Dragon his own brothers at first? If you do not recall the [color=#CC0000]incident, it happened near the Heaven's Gate in the Tohoku system.
Now, after carefully decrypting and scanning the datapad images, it has come to our attention that a Claymore class Gaian gunboat was piloted by one of yours. I do trust you can elaborate this to us, because I for one wouldn't want to hear you've made deals with the Hogosha minions, the Gaians.
When we pass these questions, the Rising Sons shall weight your answers, and if they suit us arrange a meeting on a neutral ground. I shall repeat once more Revane-san, respect us and it shall be returned. Honesty and apologies are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of humbleness and honor.
[color=#990000]Signed,
Shogunate of the Rising Sons
In Hideyoshi's Memory
From: Centurion Adrastus Revane, Diplomatic Envoy to the Shadows
Konnichiwa Shogunate of the Rising Suns, I am thankful you have honoured me with a reply, and thankful to Emperor Noctis for allowing me to intervene and continue this dialogue.
My Emperor is correct Shogunate, the initial arrogance shown should not be forgotten, and for this I apologise. Emperor Noctis is wise in many ways but has not the experience of dealing with as many cultures directly as I do.
As to your initial questions I have also accessed and surveyed the datapad files and also gun-cam and other evidence from the meeting in Tohoku. From what I can gather the meeting was highly strained and bordering on hostile, even before your pilot was noticed.
Our pilot carrying your honourable Blood Dragon was newly returned to Sirius, as now we have a home many more are starting to come in from the black. All our people are required to attend and successfully pass an induction process for re-integrating into Sirius; unfortunately that pilot did not.
It appears due to the hastened timing and location of your meeting with Emperor Noctis, another escort pilot could not be found, so someone who has now been disciplined sent a non-sanctioned pilot into Kusari space.
Unfortunately due to our recent return to Sirius the reputation of our individual ship officers is not as good as is required in some locales. I cannot answer whether your honourable Blood Dragon was engaged by our pilot in error, or whether your pilot engaged ours and there was a retaliation. That matter in on-going.
The question of why he was not released is easily answered, as taking into account the lack of knowledge of our pilot of Sirius customs and the honorable way of your people, and the fact our pilot was only used to highly aggressive engagements with other races outside Sirius.
I cannot begin to apologise enough for the dis-honour shown to your pilot,
On the matter of ship classifications used by the Shadows this is simply answered. Having returned only recently to Sirius the Shadows have no access to our original ship-building facilities or indeed ships. The few ships of ours we still possess are either on their way to Sirius or damaged beyond use at this time.
With the need to have ships as obvious fact we have been dealing with many factions, brokers, ship building companies and even sources which could be classed as illegal. This is and will be a necessary practice until we can establish ourselves properly with our own ship building facilities.
At present the Claymore class gunboat used by Emperor Noctis was procured by myself in exchange for a large quantity of non-Sirius plantlife I had collected. the Gaian's seem especially fond of that kind of thing. I understand your blood vendetta versus that faction, but we have only purchased the ship not the allegiance.
You may also see my brother Angelus Revane, he pilots a Conference gunboat received with approval of the Zoners. He has also witnessed the great prowess of your warriors and is constantly nagging me to try and purchase some Dragonfly missile turrets.
We are attempting to establish ourselves in Sirius again, and as such must use whatever equipment, ships and materials we can prior to being self sufficient.
I hope I have answered your question to an honourable and truthful level, and with much respect await your reply.
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