To: The Puppetmaster, From: a certain Fisherman | encryption: Taka8.2

[WesternPeregrine]

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Source: Planet Junyo, Shikoku System



**a man in traditional commoner clothes appears on the screen, near the fishing docks. With a polite bow he begins speaking***

Konnichiwa oh 人形使い、the Puppetmaster. I have achieved some progress in those matters we had discussed previously.

I've managed to find my way to Planet Crete, home of the Corsairs, without inconveniences or great obstacles in the way. As expected, they still regard the Hogosha with good eyes, and the gifts of trade I bought to them pleased them greatly.


Being the first time around those parts, I opted to take a small freighter to test the waters, and brought back a meager batch of the products you wished to acquire.

1 2 3 4

As my ship arrived in New Tokyo I was greeted by Nambo Watabe, who quickly dispatched the cargo as you had foretold.

Considering the business profitability of the trip, we are considering attempting again with a bigger ship, trying the utmost to keep our presence to a minimum.

Regarding the second point of our discussion, considering that this time we were to make a beeline to Planet Crete and only explored the bases on the route we have taken, we didn't have much time to explore or come in contact with the group you're searching for. Perhaps a trip to the Omegas will yield a better result on that matter.

I'll be in touch with you on this channel regarding any future progress of our business.

**the man moves to end the transmission, but continues to talk**

There was a peculiar thing we have noticed while in the area of Planet Crete. We came in contact with a ship of the IND, Independent Neuralnet Division. The ship, callsign [IND]Hostile.Takeover communicated with us. It seems he wans't there specifically on business, but more of in transit to somewhere.
These people have their business in the Oita system, so perhaps it's better you keep an eye on them. I don't know what dealings they have in the Omicrons, but it be something... competitive and undesirable.

We will give you more news soon.

**with another bow, the image transmission cuts***

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The information provided to us has been accurate. We can confirm delivery of the cargo. It will be useful.

You have been granted a reward for your service. But we will no longer require artifacts at this time.

We are still not quite ready for your 'full' employment. So now is not the time to start asking "questions". In order to prove yourself, you will need to take on a more significant challenge.

Independent Neural Net division is a known quantity. We know they are corrupt. We know their only concern is money. And we know they are businessmen. Their words are not to be trusted.

Since you are a businessman and not a soldier, we will ask of you another mission. We want you to go to Oita and map the IND facilities. Gather as much information as you can. Rumors, corporate history, the works.

Collate this information as best you can and return it to us. Interview anyone who knows anything about Renzu and IND.

Please see that it is done posthaste. If you can do so, more lucrative contracts will await.

Signed,

[Source Redacted]

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