Kusari News: Prime Minister Speaks about Itabashi

When the Black Dragon Society took on administration of Itabashi, it was thought to be a good move, given that it would allow the State Police to affect their attention where it was more needed, such as maintaining our travel network against the rising Blood Dragon threat, securing our public from the Chrysanthemum drug cartels, protecting cargo from marauding pirates, and keeping our citizens safe in Kyushu from rioters. In spite of all these dangers, our Nation is a great one, supported by strong economics and a smart alliance with our newest friend, the Kingdom of Gallia.

The last year has been a trying time for our people, however. You, our citizens, finally chose to do away with an old, corrupt government and institute a republic of the people, and it is to you which we ultimately answer. It is your best interest in which we serve, and to you who we are responsible to for when we fail. Unfortunately, doing away with the transgressions of our predecessors is not as easy as waving our hands, for now that we are a Republic, there are still those who would seek to undermine the desire of the people.

The turning over of Itabashi to, of all groups, the Black Dragons, was a decision pushed through by those still holding on to vestiges of the old ways. We were led to believe that the Hogosha had changed and were willing to be an outstanding example of the power of the people. Unfortunately, we have been misled, and our faith had been misplaced. The current administration of Itabashi has seen fit to turn its weapons upon some of our closest allies and fellow countrymen. Loyal men and women of the Navy and honest civilians in service to the Gas Miner's Guild, hard-working shippers for Kishiro and travelers visiting us from abroad alike have been target of the station's armaments, all within view of the very planet we stand on. And this is not something that should be tolerated. The Hogosha have clearly shown that their interests are more self-serving than the greater good of Kusari.

As of this moment, a majority in Parliament and my Office are in agreement - Itabashi's status as a lawful base in Kusari will be suspended unless it complies with the wishes of the Republic and its people. We are at this time mandating the following actions:

Itabashi's defense armaments are to be dismantled immediately, and the base's defense be entrusted to the State Police and Naval Forces.
Itabashi's administrative responsibilities be returned to the Kusari State Police, who will then determine the future of the station.

The station administration has one week to comply with these requests, else further sanctions be placed.

We will do our duty to ensure the safety of our people, and show that your faith in us is not misplaced as well.

"Guten Tag,

Nelly Sachs, president of ALG Waste Disposal speaking."

"As one of the frequent flying allied with Kusari shipping companies of Rheinland, Ich would like to say we had no to very little issue with Itabashi Station."

"Ich remember not so long ago seeing with my own eyes how the platforms opened fire on one of my employees vessel, but this was due to his own fault, having bought the ship second hand and forgot to change his receiver and transponders. He managed to evade the fire and made it to safety und upon arrival back at Wuppertal Refinery the engineers altered his transponder befitted an ALG transport should have."

"In effect this was his own fault und not that of the Hogosha or Itabashi. Luckily, he made it to safety, no harm done except for a grey hair or two extra. Ich was always content with the safety the station offered in the region, where lately numerous threats have been sighted, from an increase of members of the Blood Dragons, disgruntled women from the Golden Chrysanthemums up to the lowlife pirate here and there."

"Ich hope this matter can be solved accordingly with honor to all parties involved."

"Nelly Sachs out."

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