To: KuGov; From Samura

[Empire of Kusari]

Kōkyo, Imperial District, New Tokyo, House Kusari, 833 A.S

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Criminal Affairs Bureau - Zenga Tanigaki

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Haikei Director Kamimura.

Under different circumstances, an incident like this would end up on the desk of the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
In this instance, following a thorough review of the data provided, it is my duty to grant you legal advice.

It is an unfortunate circumstance that the Kingdom of Bretonia miserably failed on the public relations front, foregoing any precaution measures such as informing the general public about the embargo. However, the embargo is clearly defined in the Bretonian Insterstellar Law Charter. Captain Myotta's refusal led to the inevitable here and the Captain is to blame partially too. We will dispute the recklessness shown by the BPA personnel, as they aimed for the annihilation of the vessel and not the mere disabling of engine components - as it is standard practice.
Further, the data provided shows no distinct proof about a cooperation between the Mollys and the Police officers. Quite the contrary, in fact. It appears the Molly vessel attempted to rescue the Nakasaki. We urge Samura Heavy Industries to maintain at least certain levels of plausible deniability and not get too cozy with the Mollys, even if they attempt to "be the rightful" side in such a situation.

The Empire does not endorse further endeavors into the Dublin system and strongly urges Samura Heavy Industries to seek out the alternatives established by Bretonian corporations, such as Canary Wharf Station or other Bretonian assets.

Regardless, this incident may serve a good purpose and assist our plans to combat the very restrictive nature of the embargo. We are convinced that it should be permitted for Keiretsu vessels to enter the Dublin system accompanied by BMM employees or authority vessels for Gold extraction purposes.

That should be all.

With regards,
State Secretary, Criminal Affairs Bureau,
Zenga Tanigaki