TO: Watanabe Clan

[Chrysalis]

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Capitan Gonzalez,

I applaud the interest and sensibilities shown. The Tachi line is a recreation of an ancient design, from centuries earlier. Though adapted to modern combat, they hold a historical importance. The vessel in question belonged to one Hajime Hyogo, a Hatamoto of the clan who perished in an engagement against infested forces, approximately three years ago. Perhaps as a strange stroke of luck, he was not using his vessel at the time, and this piece of him was preserved. As he was childless, the vessel was left in our care, waiting for a worthy successor to pass on to. Perhaps, the day has come. But now, that you know the fate, perhaps you will call it his vengeance - and take measures to carry it out? I would neither encourage, nor forbid it.

And in that breath, let me address your other question. It is no secret we fight an uphill battle against not only men, but against demons whose nature we can barely conceive, let alone understand. Alien forces plot to destroy everything we've built, and deprive our children of any future. Conventional warfare fails against the inconceivable. Knowledge, therefore, is sometimes the only weapon we can grasp for in this battle. These alien artifacts would hopefully help increase our knowledge. I have no interest in illicit profit from their smuggling, only the secrets they might reveal. I ask for no set quantity, but as much as you can gather, bring to us - and what you ask for will be yours.

I hope this satisfies your curiosities.

Signed,
Loyal Servant of the Shogun,
Hirotada Watanabe

Honor and Integrity

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