From: The Hogosha Association
Sender ID: Tokiomi Katagawa
Greetings to the representatives of the Corsair Empire. It is the Hogosha Association representative, Tokiomi Katagawa, contacting you again.
Our last conversation with the Corsairs, namely representative Elder Raul Lopez of the Brotherhood, have taken many moons ago, and with news of changes and renovation within the Corsair political circles, I believe that we must plead for a renewal of our bonds with the Corsair empire.
Although the ever so hospitable and entrepreneurial dock master of Planet Crete is always welcoming to our shipments of Rum and Rice, we of the Association feel that there is a markedly lack of contact with the relevant figures of the decision circles of the Corsairs. We would like to get acquainted with more of the Elders of the council, and possibly arrange for a more calm meeting face to face, if the time permits to any of the Elders.
Secondly, it is visible to you that in the past we have tried to arrange for the restoration and licensing to the Association banners of two Corsair imperator class gunboats, to be manned by members of the Association under oversight of the Oyabun Council and with the blessings of the Corsairs.
The Namazu, currently the only Imperator under our banner, still remains moored on Tripoli shipyard, waiting for the repairs and upgrades it would need to make it space worthy again. Again, I extend our proposal of having the Corsairs repairing the gunboat with materials and supplies brought by our association, or, if the Council deems the Hogosha as not suitable bearers of said vessel, hand it over as it is to your command, after a suitable compensation.
I await on your replies and ideas on these matters.
With fortitude and virtuous unity
Tokiomi Katagawa, The Hogosha Association.