To: All Exiled Forces [Priority Communication]

[Char Aznable]

To: 343rd internal message feed, CC: All Exile Forces
Subject: Emergency relocation

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This is to all forces of the Empire-in-Exile that can receive this.

This is your commander.

Secure and reliable sources from inside Kyushu have told us that the Naval Forces will be moving a big part of Nagumo's battlefleet to reinforce Nagano's defenses. The Daihon'ei and me have decided in an emergency meeting that this is the time to strike. Assemble with fully maintained and staffed vessels at Point Yuki and expect further orders.

This is a priority order. All of your assignments, be they in Bretonia, Nagano, the Taus or whereever, are hereby put on hold.

The people of Kusari need us. The Tenno guides us. We will not lose, and this, in the future, will be remembered as the day the Empire struck first!

Tenno Heika Banzai!

Sakuma Hitomi

Kaigun Chusho

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#notmyfrankfurt

[Ace Razgriz]

To: 343rd internal message feed, CC: All Exile Forces
Subject: RE: Emergency relocation

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Good evening commander

The 53rd is on the move, as is the rest of the Exiles and 343rd Naval Group. We have heard the Commanders orders and are re-assigning forces. We are ready to move in on the Nagumo at the Admiraltys order, and will show reckoning upon the Republic. After these years, Kusari will have the true imperials return!

Tenno Heika Banzai!

Tomita Takauji

Kaigun Daii

[Char Aznable]

To: 343rd internal message feed, CC: All Exile Forces
Subject: Attack aftermath, new fleet assignments

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This is to all forces of the Empire-in-Exile that can receive this.

This is a time of celebration.

The Nagumo lies beaten at our feet, their commander turned tail and fled. Kyushu will soon hear of our success, and once that happens, the people of Kusari will rise up to embrace their rightful master again. We struck at the right time, brothers!
It is also with great relief that I tell you that the Akagi, despite taking a heavy beating from the enemy, managed to survive the battle. Sadly, it's crew, with the exception of two brave soldiers, died of depressurization when the selfless sacrifice by Uesugi-Shosho carried the front of the ship right into Nagumo's flank. They will not be recovering fast from that hit, not even in a drydock!
On the topic of assets: We can name new allies, brothers! The Battlecruiser Akatsuki, after being traitorously fired upon by the republican dogs, joined the ranks of the Empire! Sadly, a heavy hit from the retreating Nagumo took out its engine section. We will be working with all of our allies to get those ships operational as soon as possible again.

This new success, however, also brings some organizational changes. First of all, every pilot who distinguished himself in the fight will be receiving the medal of great distinction, second class. The ceremony for that is about to take place three hours, so report to your nearest officer's mess as soon as you can.

Furthermore, the Battleship Yamaguchi and it's accompanying battlegroup managed to sneak behind the enemy lines while we occupied them at the Jumpgate. It is currently taking position in the Tottori system to provide a base in northern Kusari, as well as give an opportunity for further operations against the Shogunate.

For now, every Battlegroup is to stand down to yellow alert. Further orders will be issued shortly.

Tenno Heika Banzai!

Sakuma Hitomi

Kaigun Taisho