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Apollon · (This post was last modified: 08-16-2017, 11:06 PM by Apollon.)

16. August, 824 A.S
Matsue Base, Hiroshima system.

Comm ID: Kiyoko Hayashimura, 'Nobushi', Itto Kaisa.
Recipient: KUCENTCOM
Topic: Sigma tensions; Dragons

Salute,

On the 16th of August at approximately 1336, I, Captain Kiyoko Hayashimura of the 66th Division, proceeded to conduct a patrol into the Frankfurt system of the Federal Republic of Rheinland in accordance with the Rheinland Treaty of the 13th of June of the year 820. During my trip through the Sigma-13 system, I encountered a fighter squadron from the Rheinwher commandeered by Admiral Driedrik Sterr as well as a GMG detachment presumably led by Guildmaster Kara Yukari in the close vicinity of Helgoland station. Unfortunately, I was only able to catch a glimpse of the conversation before the GMG ships proceeded to dock on the station.

However, I was granted the opportunity to converse with Admiral Sterr as a representative of the Kusari Kaigun. Admiral Sterr expressed his concern to the latest GMG actions towards Rheinland and in the Sigmas, claiming that the GMG Guildmaster had opened fire on his ship as the Rheinwher officers were enforcing the Sigmas Treaty signed between the Federal Republic of Rheinland and the Gas Miners Guild. I was relayed to a news article published by the Rheinland Imperator, a Rheinland newsletter, the article expressed concern and materialistic evidence of the GMG's association and possible alliance with Rheinland criminal and terrorist organizations such as the Red Hessians Army, as well as intergalactic terrorist organizations such as the Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army. It is not far fetched that the GMG would collaborate more openly with criminal organizations inside of Kusari if they had already declared their association with Rheinland terrorist organizations. Thus, in accordance with the responsibilities given to me by attaining my rank, I took the opportunity to express the Naval Forces concern of the GMG's actions and reassured the welfare of Kusari's good relations with our Rheinland neighbors. In addition, Admiral Sterr approved my request to relay evidence and more information regarding the GMG's latest actions to the Kaigun; thus, the admiralty circle should be expecting a communication soon. Following the conversation, I was given the liberty to join the Rheinwher pilots on their way back to Frankfurt where the Rheinwher pilots departed for their headquarters in Munich.

At approximately 1709, two hostile dragon ship under the affiliation of the Tears of Izanagi subgroup were spotted in the vicinity of the Tau-37 jump hole in the Nagano system. My orders for the pilot to stop were met with compliance. Thus, I proceeded to interrogate the pilots about their presence and assignment; nothing of significant interest despite their willingness to put a stop to the Cardamine trade through Kusari. The Dragons expressed their neutral and indecisive stance towards the terrorist organization of the Golden Chrysanthemums, I attempted to manipulate the pilots into convincing their leaders to denounce the Chrysanthemums to help put an end to the Cardamine business in Kusari. However, the pilots were mindless warriors, seemingly incapable of expressing their own thoughts or advice to their leader; thus, the outcome of the discussion is yet to be known. Taking into consideration that I was outnumbered two-to-one against the Dragons, and as a token for their cooperation, I escorted the Dragons to their battleship, Kokura before departing for Matsumoto.

On another note, the 66th Expeditionary Taskforce has not received any new orders following the call back to Kusari from the Omicrons as the Exiles captured planet Kyushu. The 66th efforts have been mainly focused on enforcing the 2nd Fleet against the Exile forces. However, as the conflict seems to be calming down, the 66th is requesting new directives from the admiralty board.

That is the end of my report. Unity! Honor! Vigilance!

Hayashimura signing off.

ATTACHMENTS

Audio Logs: Sigma Tensions

Audio Logs: Tears of Izanagi

Signed,
Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Division
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces

Apollon · 08-18-2017, 12:12 PM,

18. August, 824 A.S
Battleship Matsuda, Shikoku system.

Comm ID: Itto Kaisa HAYASHIMURA, Kiyoko
Recipient: KUCENTCOM
Topic: Dragon Incrusions

Salute,

Itto Kaisa Hayashimura Kiyoko reporting. On the 17th of the August, 824. Approximately at 1425 in the close vicinity of Xuanming Trade Center in the Nagano system, two Blood Dragon affiliated ships branching under the subgroup of the Tears of Izanagi were spotted. Utilizing cloaking technolgy, the ships were able to disappear and escape as soon as I appeared in range for an interception. However, knowing their foul intent to damage the trade space around Xuanming, I managed to successfully bait one of them into deactivating their cloaking device for me to intercept them. Successfully doing so, An engagement started between the Raijin I was piloting and the hostile Dragons fighter in the occupied Chugoku system. To say the least, lack of determination and skill was displayed by the enemy pilot as they forced me to indulge in a cat-and-mouse between the Nagano and Chugoku. During the engagement, the pilot's wingman had arrived and moved in to assist them, in vain, however. The engagement ended in the proximity of the Dragon's hideout Kyoto with the downing of the hostile pilot as it tried to crash-dock into the station. By the time the first ship was disposed of, the other OPFOR pilot abandoned their comrade and ran away towards the Nagano system, no sign of the ship was traced upon heading back to Battleship Matsumoto for repairs, reporting minimal hull damage and excessive ammunition loss.

In another situation at approx. 1750, during a standard patrol in New Tokyo, I was informed by a passing IMG convoy of a Blood Dragons raid party engaging trade convoys and civilians in the vicinity of Planet New Tokyo. I responded there officer Suzuki Akina of the Kusari State Police, utilizing the TLAGS Network at the disposal of the State Police, we were able to successfully track the party heading towards the Shikoku system. Last entry suggested that they had exited the tradelane at Deshima station. Following my judgment, we proceeded to investigate the Keiun Cloud to the south of the system where we indeed have found the OPFOR party consisting of a Gunboat and two fighter crafts from the Tears of Izanagi subgroup. I proceeded to contact Myoko command for backup, however for the friendly forces to arrive it would have taken time and the Dragons would have received more forces by that time. Thus, both of myself and officer Suzuki saw fit to engage the hostiles on our own, successfully neutralizing all hostile ships in the cloud with minimal damage. My personal commendations go to officer Suzuki Akina for her hard work.

That is the end of my report. Chikara no Tōitsu!

Hayashimura out.

ATTACHMENTS

[1] - [2] - [3] - [4]

Signed,
Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Division
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces

Kusari Uchugun · 08-18-2017, 03:10 PM,

Personal situational assessment,
Sigmas systems

Following the concerning transmissions issued by both Rheinland Military and Gas Miner Guild regarding tensions in Sigma systems between those two entities, the Admirals circle took the decision to send a high ranked member of the Admiralty to personally assess the situation in the area. Since Vice-Admiral Sakamoto is currently busy in Kyushu system, Rear-Admiral Ishikawa is on a short time leave and Rear-Admiral Shimoe is assigned is currently assigned to Yokosuka dotation project, I took upon myself to make the trip to Frankfurt system via Sigma 13. Captain Hayashimura was kind enough to provide an escort; her presence was more than welcome, given her experience with the Guild.

By reaching Sigma 13, we encountered the current Guildmaster of Gas Miner Guild, namely Yukari Kara. Subsequent talks were undertaken in the vicinity of Helgoland station.

[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: That is the station which used to be operated by ALG, correct, Yukari-san?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hai.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: You appeared to be quite stressed, earlier.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: If two nations are about to attack you, this is quite possible.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Two, you say?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hai, you included. That is because of the Rheinland Military's false interpretations.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: That is quite a bold interpretation, Yukari-san. The Republic of Kusari, to my knowledge, did not issue an ultimatum to Gas Miner Guild or displayed any hostility.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Yet. What will you do, if Rheinland attacks us? Are you telling me they did not already ask for your help? That is what I would do in their situation after all. Not to mention that your high command demands things from the Guild to assure that your interference won't happen. Which makes me think that your militaristic preference lies with Rheinland.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: We value regular communication with our neighbors. We naturally have a diplomatic and strategic channel opened with House Rheinland. So do we with House Liberty and House Gallia. Such a grid does not exist with Gas Miner Guild for historical reasons.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: And in this case, Sigma thirteen is the trouble zone. Rheinland aims to conquer this system.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: I believe you are mistaken, Yukari-san. Naval Forces Admiralty did not demand anything to the GMG so far.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: So I will ask you the same as I asked one of the Itto Kaisa's yesterday. What will you do if Rheinland attacks?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: The Admiralty did not reach a consensus regarding that question, Yukari-san. And it is partly the reason of my presence here, today.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Good, that at least is something. So tell me your story of the events that have reached Kusari about this so far.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: From what I understood, you opened fire on a Rheinland Military ship, and declared your treaty with House Rheinland as void?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Let's come to the treaty issue first. Hai, no treaty that has ever been made with Rheinland means anything to me. The one that Admiral Sterr used to justify his actions was seven years ago. Different administration, different rules.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Well. That is not without precedent. Gas Miner Guild declared Aomori treaty as void during Kurile crisis.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Admiral Sterr and a squadron of his soldiers came to Sigma thirteen and positioned themselves around our stations. I told them to leave. They declined.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Which in essence means there is no treaty binding Gas Miner Guild and Kusari together as is.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: More things to do.
...
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Now where were we?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Mention of the Aomori treaty declared as void by your organization, I believe.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: What I declared as void was the treaty concerning Rheinland Military presence in Sigma thirteen.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Is that wise, Yukari-san? Treaties with your neighbors are essential instruments to the stability of this sector.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Not if they are being abused by the Rheinland Military to enforce their will upon us in our own system. The initial conflict were the Unioners. They attacked Helgoland and we needed to fight them off. That succeded but the station suffered some damages. Admiral Sterr said that from this point on, his ships will protect this sector. I told him that I don't want this, because it is not necessary and I don't want those people in my Sigmas. They ignored me.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: So did they in the past by the treaty's terms, correct? What changed, then.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: The difference is that I do not agree with it. I don't want any foreign military in here trying to unnecessarily protect our stations. Especially not them. The only people I don't bother are yours. Manner, honor, behavior, respect, things that the Naval Forces know and the Rheinlanders don't.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Well. You seem to forget easily about the past.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: The past is past. What I remember is Rheinland trying to invade us during the Eighty Years War. And what I see now is a repetition. If Admiral Sterr would just have listened to me, this all wouldn't happen. But his hot headed ness and his ego make him believe that the Sigmas are his.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Do you think there would be a chance you may be over reacting about this affair, Yukari-san?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: When I became Guildmistress, I have sworn to keep the Sigmas for us and us only. And I keep this promise. The Sigmas are our systems. Even if this one is between your houses. Claiming that it is in need of foreign protection without regarding the word of the Guildmistress is an invasion to me.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Isn't it already troublesome enough to dispute this space to Corsairs and Outcasts?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: And there is the point I am trying to make. We have this under control. That's all about it.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Your paramilitary is certainly powerful, but not almighty.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: I am aware. But the bigger threat is Rheinland. Rheinland is currently the only thing I am afraid of being here. Lousy Unioners, Corsairs or Outcasts, ha. If I have another Rheinland fleet in here, that is when the real threat is coming.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Your concern is noted then, Yukari-san. But between you and me, from what I could gather, it does not seem House Rheinland is planning to claim this space.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Are you sure?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: I believe they simply take care of their interest.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: And disregard ours for that? In -our- space? We both want to defend Sigma thirteen.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: I remind you we have a defense treaty with House Rheinland. Allowing their forces to patrol Honshu system while our forces can patrol Frankfurt system.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: That would be easily done as long as Rheinland would ask for permission. Then a wing of my scouts recently disappeared as well. I only want one thing.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Where did this happen?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: I don't know, they just disappeared. Not even a trace.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: You have no data about their patrol path?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: They seem to have lost it, but I assume Sigma twenty one.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Hai. There is also that contention issue regarding planet Saigon.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Another topic, but let's come back to Rheinland for once more. See, Rheinland would do good being kind before being active. Their intentions have never been to patrol Honshu. If that would have been the case, I wouldn't say anything. What they did was forcing their presence onto us in the system. If Admiral Sterr would only plan to reach Honshu, no problem, really.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Though, Yukari-san, I have to remind you you shot one of them first. From what I could understand they were in their right to operate in the area by the treaty with Rheinland.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: It was a warning shot and I am aware that it was not a good idea.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Unless GMG declared this treaty as void before this operation...?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: But their constant provocation towards us is simply annoying. But this issue should not even exist anymore. After all, I gave them permission to patrol here now for the sake of peace.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: As it stands, House Kusari has no interest in angering House Rheinland, nor Gas Miner Guild for that matter. We would rather serve as a neutral party able to move forward negotiations.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Sadly, Rheinland became the aggressor here. I even got far enough to back down from disallowing them here. Who knows what happens next. *she shrugs* I have already announced that I try to prevent a war. But the way Rheinland possibly makes negotiations over us, that is unlikely to be prevented. *she sighs* This is all going into a very bad direction. I am not trying to say I am innocent here, though. But if there is something I cannot stand, it is disrespect in my own territory.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Your concern is noted, Yukari-san.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: If it eases up the situation. Feel free to pass this system whenever you want. Both of you, Rheinland and Kusari militaries.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Your good will is noted, but I do not believe it is the right time to state this.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Isn't it happening already? The difference is that now I give permission for it. Sigma thirteen is a curse. Its position inconvenient.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: I'd encourage you to start negotiations with both houses to reforge new treaties that will stabilize the situation.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: You are probably right. I will attempt one more communication with Admiral Sterr. I will include you as well.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: I also advise you to maintain a coldheaded approach when dealing with foreign entities. No offense, but you seem to be prone to listen to your emotions. That opening fire on a Rheinland Military is an example of such a trait.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Well, if it is only to cross Sigma thirteen to reach Honshu, I have no problem with that. But this would have to be the reason in the first place, which it was not.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Aomori treaty also covered the status of Aomori and its immediate space, as well as planet Kurile.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: I will get to work about this now, I guess. The faster the better.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: By Aomori treaty, a 15k radius around Aomori station used to be considered as GMG space.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hai, indeed.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Aomori treaty also guaranteed Samura Keiretsu's right on planet Kurile, as well as Sigma 17 jump-gate.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Ah... well.. Samura...
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: And as I said, negociations would require to include this contention point that is the newly surveyed Sigma 21 system.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Saigon, you mean?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: That is the main issue in Sigma 21 indeed.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Well... what is your stance on that?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Well. The Republic has shown quite some interest in the area, which would be suitable for settlement. So does your organization and House Rheinland, as far as I know.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Well, I can tell you one thing. Rheinland will not have this planet. And I also don't really like the thought of anyone else apart from us doing so. It is our system after all. The only one who has a reasonable interest is Kusari, apart from us. Rheinland has nothing to say in this case, as harsh as it sounds.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Indeed. Sigma 21 is directly connected to Honshu system.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: But it is in a Sigma system.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Well. It's a newly surveyed one.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Yet, it is a Sigma system. And you can tell who controls the Sigmas. I wouldn't claim a newly surveyed planet in Honshu now.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: I can understand you consider this as your territory. But you do not control the entirety of Sigmas, do you?
GMG|Kara.Yukari: It is your territory. Not the entirety, there are other things in the Sigmas than the Guild, of course.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: From the recovered Intel, this area is very dangerous. Mainly Aliens. You certainly heard about those.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hai, are we talking about the Sigmas as a whole or just this specific one now?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: As a matter of fact, one of our survey battlegroup was ambushed by an infected party. No. I'm referring to Sigma 21.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hm. Maybe this has something to do with my group that disappeared. You think those were aliens?
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Not specifically Aliens, Yukari-san. I'm doing you a favor by disclosing this to you, actually. They are people enslaved by Alien entities.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: The Wild, you mean then.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: This includes former members of the Naval Forces.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hm. That is a possibility... Can't explain how it wouldn't leave traces after all.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Their activities has been quite high in the Sigmas actually. Not all the Kusari Naval Forces elements you detect belong to the Republic.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hard to tell, I've heard they're not to tell apart from regular pilots.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Their IFF is typically outdated. We update ours daily.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hm.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Another good hint is the usage of unconventional material.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: That sounds like something that requires attention.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Indeed. That is actually a bigger menace than Rheinland Military if you ask me. They at least have some rules they follow.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Not ours, though. *she laughs* If the situation with the Rheinland Military has calmed down, we can investigate that.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Well. I'd encourage you to consider the situation calmly, and to issue apologies if that is requires. Those cost nothing.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: Hai, that will be done. I am more calm already, more than yesterday, at least.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: Excellent, Yukari-san. I will thus move to Frankfurt system to assess the situation there. I rarely leave New Tokyo and seeing the area and witnessing its activity myself will be certainly good for a good assessment.
GMG|Kara.Yukari: *She nods* Hai, arigato, Kaisho.
[KNF]Ko.T.Mochizuki: You are most welcome. Moving in.

From what I could gather, GMG's current Guild-master seems to be prone to listen to her emotions and take quick judgment, which probably aren't the most wanted traits for a leader. Perhaps it is caused by some inexperience related with her age. I wouldn't know. I did my best to ease her so that we could have a reasonable conversation, which appeared to be constructive enough, as you can see.

It appears GMG is afraid of a new war with House Rheinland, especially if it can secure an agreement with House Kusari to not remain passive like it did during the 80 Years War. This indeed allowed GMG to retreat to Kusari space, where Rheinland navy could not follow them, so that they could recover from their losses and guarantee hit and run tactics with impunity.
My personal conviction is Rheinland Military simply did not appreciate to be fired upon, and that its Admiralty intends to force GMG to maintain the terms of the treaty signed with House Rheinland.

There is no need to actively pick a side in those tensions for now. GMG may feel compelled to start negotiations to forge a new treaty with the Republic, since Aomori treaty was declared as void following the Kurile crisis. This can only be good for the stability of the area. I have to note Yukari-san mentioned her hostility regarding any agreement related with planet Saigon, which is quite an important matter for some elements of the Republic, from what I could gather.

Diligent, for a better Kusari,
Admiral Mochizuki Tatsuya,
Kusari Naval Forces.

Yaoquizque · 10-17-2017, 01:32 AM,

Captain Uemura Sukejuro on-board heavy unit Shirayuki speaking.
Battle-group Shirayuki departed from Honshu system and headed towards Helgoland station, where an IMG convoy was encountered. The personnel of the convoy appeared to be afraid of an unconfirmed threat, while several ships belonging to criminal organizations such as the Order were roaming in the vicinity.

As the area seemed to be all clear, the battle-group then moved to Frankfurt jump-gate, acknowledging its disrupted state, despite no apparent damage visible to the superstructure.

Course was set towards Frankfurt jump-hole. Jump lead us right into a battle between Rheinland Military and a very large Alien vessel. The battle-group assisted Rheinland Military in its destruction. Battle-cruiser Shirayuki was significantly damaged in the process, forcing us to move to planet Holstein gravity well to request emergency repairs.

We could exchange shortly with members of Rheinland Military, who have been quite reluctant to answer our inquiries regarding the incident reported in Frankfurt system, as seen bellow :

[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Hail. May we have a word?
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Radio Operator: Das ist das Fredegunde. Guten tag... With the kapitan?
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Hai. If possible.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: RO: Ein moment...
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Thank you.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Kossuth: This is Kapitan Klemens Kossuth to the Shirayuki. Ja?
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Well met, Captain Klemens. Kusari Admiralty would like to inquire about the events which occured in Frankfurt system lately. We heard reports of an attack..?
BDM|Kvt-H,Lichthammer: Guten tag Naval forces
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Konbanwa.
Karasu.no.Kage,(KNI): Good day agent.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Kossuth: Give me your rank, name and surname before we continue, bitte.
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Naturally. I am Captain Uemura Sukejuro.
BDM|Kvt-H,Lichthammer: It is Korvettenkapetan now,I have seen Order presence in the area.
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: So did we in Sigma 13 as well. Several fighter class vessels.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Kossuth: Danke, Captain Sukejuro.
BDM|Kvt-H,Lichthammer: I have green light to engage them ,but we better stay idle until nomad threat is dealt with.
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: My apologies, Sukejuro is the firstname. Uemura it is then.
BDM|Kvt-H,Lichthammer: We are thankful for your support.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Kossuth: Captain Sukejuro, I expected you to know that I cannot share such information with anyone outside of the Rheinland Military.
Karasu.no.Kage,(KNI): Then it is not to you who we need to talk to.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Kossuth: Nein.
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: I can understand your reservations. However if events were caused by organizations having a presence in House Kusari, it would probably be wise to let us know.
[RM-RNC]Fredegunde: Kossuth: I was clear. There is arbeit to do. Have a nice day. Auf wiedersehn.
[KNF]KDS-Shirayuki: Very well. Thank you for your time, Kapitan.

The battle-group then headed to Fulda station for further investigation. A peculiar but not never heard of green mist could be seen. Shirayuki proceeded with quick scans of the area before heading back to Sigma 13.
It is to note several hostile contacts engaged the battle-group in the vicinity of Fulda border station. Those ships were of Gas Miner Guild design. Several prisoners have been captured and will be interrogated very soon.

Those details are quite strange. What could trigger GMG to attack House Rheinland? Furthermore, if they did such a bold move, wouldn't that be wiser to not be identified as the aggressor?
All this might be an operation undertaken by foreign powers to destabilize the region, using the GMG as scapegoats.

I do hope the questioning of our prisoners will allow us to understand better the situation at hand. That said, I do believe agent Karasu no kage of the Kusari Naval Intelligence will send his own report regarding this operation.

WesternPeregrine · (This post was last modified: 11-07-2017, 10:12 PM by WesternPeregrine.)

[New Incoming Call]
[Encryption: KNI8123 detected, KNI broadcast detected]
[Verifying Handle: Complete]
[Sender ID: Agent "Karasu no Kage"]
[Location: Honshu system]
[Clearance: Low]

Karasu No Kage

Agent Karasu.no.Kage here, of the Naval Intelligence. I come to deliver my report on the recent action in the Frankfurt system, in tandem with the KDS-Shirayuki.

On the 16th of this month we were preparing our next operations to investigate the occurrence in Rheinland's Frankfurt system, where Fulda Border Station was the target of a highly destructive terrorist attack. During those preparations, chatter in the public communications channel in the Hegoland corridor in Sigma-13 spiked, caused by panic related to nomad sightings.

It was decided that the available ships of the Quick Response Taskforce for the Honshu system would be deployed to acertain the facts, and I joined the group, consisting of Komainu Class KDS-Shirayuki, and [KNF]Sk.Kuroh.Tatsuya and me on newly deployed Wyvern fighters.

We departed for Hegoland, where we spotted an IMG convoy, most likely the source of the comms spike. They were organizing their defenses, but no aliens were spotted in the vicinity of the installation. Shirayuki decided to head to the Frankfurt gate, as chatter indicated the threat was moving into Rheinland territory. Unfortunately, we come into the problems around the terrorist attack on Fulda, as the companion gate on the Sigma was disabled, although undamaged.

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We passed tho Frankfurt through the nearby jumphole anomaly, and came face to face with a considerable large battle, where a Nomad entity (callsign Ikthys ) was under attack from several human warships, mostly Rheinland Military and paramilitary ships.

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Also present were several agents of the Order organization, who were probably combating the Nomad at the same time they were observing the Military reaction to the threat.

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Ikthys was destroyed, and the Shirayuki suffered considerable damage from the engagement. Luckly the BDM and RM agents were favorable to providing us some repairs for continued operation. Direct contact with RM officers provided us little in terms of information regarding the attack on Fulda, but a direct inspection of the site gave us some more clues.

Indeed, several ships of GMG production ambushed us in the area, and were definitely hostile to us, although they were not targeted by Fulda still active defense batteries. We neutralized a few units and captured some records on them, which may shed some light on how they managed to pass by the station security.

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Finalizing our intervention in Rheinland for the moment, and having no further notice of Nomad activity in the region, we set course back to homeland.

Agent "Karasu.no.Kage", signing off.

SIGNATURE

Yaoquizque · 11-26-2017, 12:03 AM,

Admiral Mochizuki,

I'm afraid the situation on Battleship Nagumo has reached a point of no return. Despite our technicians' best efforts, the venerable battleship has suffered too much damage in critical areas to consider long term operation.

The engineering division is reporting irreparable damages in several subsystems :
- Propulsion section: one out of four engine blocks are in working order.
- Weapon systems: Two out of four heavy ordnance are out of order; Three out of four anti capital weaponry are bellow combat performances standards.
- Life support: Air purification in the Heavy unit has been a major issue since a month. The lack of replacement parts forced the engineering team to cannibalize some of the least vital systems to maintain it in working order.
- Damage deflection: The engineering teams have reported several weaknesses in the overlapping shields covering Battleship Nagumo. The heavy unit's engine section is particularly exposed.
- Hull integrity: Several sections have been locked due to irreparable breaches. These caused quite some concern for the integrity of the structure as a whole. Nagumo seems to be holding for now, however. For how long? Several weeks at very least, was I told.
- Fighters carrying capability: Significantly impaired. The main vessels storage deck has been damaged during the Imperial strike in Kyushu high orbit, which forced us to operate with reduced space for squadrons. This significantly reduced Nagumo's squadrons efficiency in Kyushu system.

Given all those issues - several of them having no solution in a foreseeable future given the limited support received by West Quadrant fleet, I humbly advise you, no matter how difficult it will be for me - to issue an evacuation order for battleship Nagumo personnel in a very close future.

I'd advocate for a towing directive to Kure shipyard, Hiroshima system, but it is unlikely Imperials would allow this before crew evacuation is required. Our men's lives matter more than securing an aged and significantly damaged heavy unit.

Respectfully,
Sakamoto Ryoma.

West · 12-03-2017, 06:25 PM,

[ID] "Goryo"
[TYPE] TEXT
[SUBJECT] Omicron Delta report

This is a short report about events in the Omicron Delta.

Even tho the higher officer was present on the field I decided to submit these files for the review by the rest of Naval Forces.

It appears there was sum high tension discussion between Order forces and Zoners from Freeport 9.

Nothing new for them it seems, however I was a bit surprised by the ships that Order were using. One of the so called Zoner Colony ships and Core Battlecruiser. I believe the Core might be interested in the up to date information about their lost ship. From the intercepted communications it was seen moving from Omicron Delta via Minor to the Mu.

Attaching files: 1 2

Sayonara.

Charo · 12-07-2017, 10:48 PM,

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ID: いそがい・めい
Location: プラネット新東京

Ohayogozaimasu,
I have been approved by my physician to officially return to active duty if I promise to not push myself too hard. I have not been able to keep up with events so if I can receive briefing it would be great.
Arigatogozaimasu for your patience in this matter,
いそがい・めい

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Yaoquizque · 12-07-2017, 11:52 PM,

K...Konbanwa, Isogai-san.
M.M..Maybe you remember me. Th...this is Sub-Lieutenant G..G...Gamo Ujisato.

Please allow me to c..co...c...congratulate you for your re.. reco... for your recovery...
I'm p..p..pleased to hear you're returning to a..active duty. I v..very much enjoyed serving under your c..command.

As for a r..r..rundown about the current situation, you p..p..probably heard m..much of it in the news :
- The Imperial fleet moved to p..p..planet Kyushu and most of the system is u..under their control.
- B.B...Blood Dragons launched a m..m..major offensive in Nagano system. They are t..trying to seize p..planet Tomioka.
- Rheinland recently d..declared war against G..G..Gas Mi..Miner Guild... T..Tensions are rising in the Sigmas as a c..c..consequence...
- Ku...Kusari Naval Forces recently started the c..construction of an Outpost in Sigma 21 to s..s...secure an alternate t..trade route with Rheinland...
- I heard ru..ru...rumors about o..operations in the far O..O..Omicrons but I'm a..afraid I know very little about that, g...gomen..

I d..d..do hope to work with you again v...very soon as you always have b..b..been very nice with me...
Th...Thank you.

D..D...Do not hesitate to c..c..call if you need a...anything.

Gamo Ujisato.

Kanzler Niemann · (This post was last modified: 12-19-2017, 01:02 AM by Kanzler Niemann.)

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22.July, 824 A.S
Battleship Matsumoto, Nagano system

Comm ID: Nito Kaii, Masaru Takeda
Recipient: Kusari Naval Forces Admiralty
Topic: Patrol report

Masaru Takeda reporting,

Ohayō, today I ended up a group of pirates in Kusari, it seemed they sensed my approach in Honshu and ran to the near Sigma's. Due to a friendly Gas Miner I could locate those thiefs in Sigma-17. Watching the Gate waiting for their next victim. Kaisho-ho Hideaki was my wingman, the pirates went for a run, one of them managed to run away into the emptiness of Sigma-17. One of them stood and fought with honor and pride, he had no chance I was the superior fighter. We've returned to Honshu as Shimotsuki reported a Blood Dragon vessel in New Tokyo, unfortunantely we were too late and a Kishiro vessel was destroyed. We weren't able to catch the Blood Dragon, I'm ashamed of our incompetense.

This is everything for now.

Signed,
Takeda Masaru,
Nito Kaii of the Kusari Naval Forces

ATTACHMENTS: Indentifications + Guncam

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