KN-254 encrypted transmission: Kaishō-ho Hijikata

[Bakamono]

Hijikata , I do not believe we have had much chance to speak since the days of the Empire.

We are a dying breed, our dead brothers replaced with fresh faced female pilots, more with each passing day. These women are good combatants, but I sometimes wonder at their ideals and way of life.

Though I am of course, devoted to Kusari, I hear growing rumours from outsiders - saying that we have lost control, that we are weak. And since the dawn of the new republic, they are almost true : in the days of the Emperor we had freedom, the ability to conduct operations at our whim.

I am hoping you remember the past as I do , the glory of our battles, the victories shared with our brothers. Today we are held back by the slow diplomacy of this new republic. We cannot afford to proceed at their pace – I fear that we must take action.

There are not many amongst our ranks who would agree with me, I am hoping that you are one of the few who does, and that we might find other brothers who can recognise the danger.
Despite the difficulty, I believe between us we can get a message to our exiled kin and any alliance that remain..
I hope I am right about you,
Acting Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō Nagata,
Kusari Naval Forces.