We base from Tau 23 anyway, and go around. Around where? You have to go through hostile territory which ever way you go, so can we put aside this whole, "we go around" thing.
Also, how did the Kusari get into Leeds anyway? Didn't they take the gate? Yes they took the gate, and suffered heavy losses, but I guess Privateers can just go through with no danger.
Added to that, should AFA be basing from KNF battleships? Surely you've succeeded in your goals when it comes to cutting of Bretonian trade, shouldn't you be hitting Libertonians? Just because something would make it easier for the Bretonians, does not make it the proper rp. Bretonia is the top priority for all Kusari at the moment.