To: The Blood Dragons and Golden C. || From: Donna Enma de Loyola

[Jayenbee]

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Identification: Hayashi Aiko
Subject: Intelligent and Strong, not Blind

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おはよー, Ohaiyo.

The Dragon Clans suggest considering Honshu as a tertiary target, it's location presents innumerable problems that we should not waste our time dwindling on when more immediate options are presenting themselves so willing to us.

Matriarch, Aimi Amaia; should you require it, the Matsuda is welcome to withdraw into Tottori, we can have the Kokura Battlegroup provide your forces with the much needed cover they deserve following such a monumental strike. Furthermore, we would suggest not complicating our plans or over-reaching in our attacks. Let us not have the fruits of victory tumble into our mouths too quickly. Tsushima is enough, as well as securing a militant foothold upon Kyushu proper.

We have long debated the deployment of assets into Hokkaido, however the risk of drawing the Sado Battlegroup's ire is too great. The amount of assets we would have to spend in order to secure Hokkaido would be immense, the risk is... not something I would desire to consider. Wakkanai must be tolerated for a moment longer, it shall recieve our retrubtion in time. In addition, the Sado's presence within Tohoku is useful to us, their forces contribute to a significant portion of Aoi Isejiin suppression, losing that would put a strain on our own forces.

We may perhaps be open to the suggestion of military co-operation with the Outcasts of Malta within Rishiri, striking La Charite and Misaki, causing general chaos in the system as we sever the Kaigun's northern supply line, seizing their ill-gotten gains for our own operations.

Would the Outcasts be willing to set aside their differences with the Order?
I do hope that I don't have to deal with an altercation between you two, I would be most displeased.

I have yet to hear from a member of the Imperial Coalición, I would be most interested to hear what they have to say, are we to expect their input?

ありがとうございました, Arigatou gozaimashita,

林愛子, Hayashi Aiko,
直参旗本, Jikisan Hatamoto,
中井氏, Nakai Clan.

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When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.

[Loyola]

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Matriarch Kiri,

Assault of Wakkanai sounds like a waste of effort in any turn of events. It's a fortress, just siege it and starve it out if it will ever come to it. I also think that rebellion on Kyushu is overly ambitious. At the moment we are sowing, not reaping as I see it.

Hayashi Aiko,

as soon as I am finished gathering your point of view and get the full picture, I will contact representatives of the Imperial Coalition. Naturally, I do not decide anything on my own, this is why my promises contain nothing concrete as of now, it's just consultations. Don't worry they will receive full access to our negotiations when there's a nice offer to be put at the table.

I could not care less about the Order as long as their operations far enough from Malta, our main problem is them running operations in our space, really insulting behavior. They also run a dirty informational campaign against me and my people, but those are mosquito bites. Since you will be informed about our major redeployments, you would also be informed about redeployments of the Order if such shall happen. That being said, I'd suggest we and the Order not being in the same operational sector, and you are the side with abilities to prevent it.

Rhishiri is Tau-53, right? That sounds much more interesting, as Taus is our stomping ground. This will also become a flanking maneuver to Lorraine, as we are the most concerned in any hostile activity in this system for a very good reason. I assume we do not strike until this active Kusari fleet is there? On Malta we prefer to play it safe, society would not accept any high casualties. I also agree that diving deep into Hokkaido is ambitious but may turn out to be costly in the long run.

I would like to proceed and discuss the potential strike to Tau-53, which seems like the most desirable at the moment, in further detail.

- Loyola

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[Jayenbee]

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Identification: Hayashi Aiko
Subject: Chūgi - 忠義, Duty and Loyalty

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おはよー ロヨラ, Ohaiyo Loyola,

Our stance is this;
| Secure the regions of Nagano, Tottori and Rishiri (Tau-53).
| Assist allies of convenience in the region to increase our stranglehold on Kusari.
| For the duration of this United Front, the Blood Dragons will tolerate the presence of Outcast fleet assets within the areas of Rishiri (Tau-53), Hokkaido, Kyushu and with clearance from the Gen'an; Shikoku.
| Annihilate Tokai Shipping Platform to decrease Samura's logistical projection towards Tomioka.
| Gain full control of Tomioka proper, consolodate our forces in the region.
| Strike deep into Rishiri (Tau-53), with Outcast co-operation.
| Move to tighten the noose around the Kaigun towards Lorraine, with Outcast support. Let's bleed them dry.
| Cooperate with Order allies whom shall be operating in the region. Do not interfere.

I do hope this covers everything. The exact details of the 'Tau-53 Strike' can be discussed further closer to the time, while Tomioka yet eludes us, we would have no forces to spare for this. All in due time gaikokujin.

If you would desire to accelerate this, I suggest we share fleet positions and movements so that we can better coordinate.

将軍の長寿！Long live the Shogun!

ありがとうございました, Arigatou gozaimashita,

林愛子, Hayashi Aiko,
直参旗本, Jikisan Hatamoto,
中井氏, Nakai Clan.

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When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.

[Megaera]

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ID: Matriarch Kiri
Encryption: Golden Lotus
Recipient: Malta, GC, Blood Dragons
CC: None
Subject: Cooperation

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I did not refer to an actual rebellion on Kyushu. I refer to having covert operatives setting up safehouses, underground infrastructures for the black market, sham companies that can serve as outposts. Basicly what I am refering to is establishing a presence for GC on Planet Kyushu right under their noses once the Matsuda left the system. As Donna Loyola said, I just want to sow at this point and keep a reliable presence in the Kyushu system once the Matsuda departed.

Would it not be interesting to have a planetary outpost were we can operate from? We all know it is very difficult to root out an organisation such as ours once the roots have taken hold. Its main protection would be its secrecy, something we are specialised in.

The Blood Dragons have clearance to operate in Shikoku and to dock on Kinkaku-ji.

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Matriarch Kiri

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Matriarch Of the Gen'an Chrysanthemums - Ishikawa Aya
Gen'an Cell Information - Recruitment - Communications Network

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Megaera - Ishikawa Masako
Feedback - Data Storage - Birth of a goddess

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[Loyola]

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Matriarch Kiri,

I am pretty sure that all parties involved will do their best to reach success. I think it is possible that we provide financial and armament for potential operations on the Kyushu surface. But please do not expect Outcast troops setting a foot on the planet's soil to perform any ground operations.

Hayashi Aiko,

With some minor corrections, I see these points as ones that are able to become the basis for the roadmap. I will now present our negotiations to representatives of the Imperial Coalition so we can come up with a consensus on the Outcast side of things. I will invite them to this channel. On the personal note, I will say that we won't cooperate with the Order, best I can promise is that Order vessels will become the lowest priority targets in the areas of operations of the United Front.

I would also love to see the guarantees for our GC allies and Cardamine traffic. That's our essential interest in the region and one of the major reasons for the potential operation in Tau-53.

- Loyola

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[Hokan]

Incoming Message

To: BD & GC
From: Rodrigo Diaz
Source: Planet Malta, Omicron Alpha.
Subject: Gallia, Kusari and Taus

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We have been appraised of the discussions so far.

Talk of the Order operating in Tau-53 is interesting, why are they there?


Regards,
Rodrigo Diaz
Coalición Imperial Maltesa


Furthermore, I am of the opinion that Crete should be destroyed.

[Jayenbee]

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Identification: Hayashi Aiko
Subject: かんがえすぎないで！

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おはよー, Ohaiyo.

Diaz-san, not once was it mentioned the Order shall be operating within Tau-53, I specifically went out of my way to remain vague, wouldn't you? Now, moving on to more important matters . . .

The Nakai Shogunate and her subjects agree to allowing Cardamine traffic into Kusari, we shall refrain from intercepting any shipments of Cardamine outside of Kusari and the Sigmas. The caveat to this is that we shall permit only the Golden Chrysanthemums to be a part of this traffic. If they require Cardamine to fuel their cause, then so be it, but it is both their entitlement and their responsibility alone to be the sole suppliers of Cardamine within the Kusari region. Any unauthorised vessels caught transporting Cardamine within Kusari shall be dealt with harshly, we encourage any non-Chrysanthemum contractors to contact us ahead of time to negotiate acquiring a Cardamine Shipping Permit for their vessel(s), which shall protect them from any Nakai Shogunate or affiliated Clan vessel's scrutiny.

We couldn't care less for Cardamine outside of Kusari and the Sigmas.

With regards to the Order; it would be most appreciatied if they a low priority target, I shall encourage them to presume you the same. I would prefer our friends do not waste their forces on one another, but instead focus their fury on mutual foes. Save your petty squabbles for another time, as we have done with the Gen'an.

One of our patrols reported secession of hightened patrols within Tau-53, would the Outcasts of Malta be able to confirm this? It could indicate the mobilisation of a Kaigun fleet.

ありがとうございました, Arigatou gozaimashita,

林愛子, Hayashi Aiko,
直参旗本, Jikisan Hatamoto,
中井氏, Nakai Clan.

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When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.

[Megaera]

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ID: Matriarch Kiri
Encryption: Golden Lotus
Recipient: Malta, GC, Blood Dragons
CC: None
Subject: Cooperation

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Hayashi-san,

The cardamine traffic and distribution monopoly in Kusari will remain solely with the Golden Chrysanthemums. As such, we strongly object to the Blood Dragons giving out so called Shipping Permits to third parties at their own discretion. Control of Kusari's cardamine market has and will remain with the Golden Chrysanthemums. There will be no negotiation on this.

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Matriarch Kiri

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Matriarch Of the Gen'an Chrysanthemums - Ishikawa Aya
Gen'an Cell Information - Recruitment - Communications Network

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Megaera - Ishikawa Masako
Feedback - Data Storage - Birth of a goddess

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[Jayenbee]

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Identification: Hayashi Aiko
Subject: Chrysanthemum Monopoly

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おはよー マトリアーチ貴莉, Ohaiyo Matriarch Kiri,

That is the correct spelling of your name? Forgive me if I am mistaken.

This is acceptable. The Blood Dragons shall not give out permits at our own discretion, we shall seek that they acquire channels through the Chrysanthemum organisations first. We shall have no hand in the market otherwise, such an idea disgusts us. These methods are to encourage the Chrysanthemum monopoly within Kusari, as our most auspicious ally.

Nothing more need be discussed on this.

ありがとうございました, Arigatou gozaimashita,

林愛子, Hayashi Aiko,
直参旗本, Jikisan Hatamoto,
中井氏, Nakai Clan.

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When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.

[Loyola]

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Just to clarify and made it very clear, the distribution within Kusari is in the hands of our GC friends and Malta commits strongly to back their interests within Kusari. Any threat to GC or their traffic is an immediate threat to the interests of Malta and it will be dealt with accordingly.

Naturally, that would require a special zone in Tau-53 where we could transfer cargo to our GC allies. It would be some sectors around Lentini Outpost that is already located in this system and is being one of our key bases. All traffic that goes to Gallia needs to be safe as well.

Now, it's time to discuss details of the potential operation itself. We have some plans that are to be set in motion in some other place in Taus, so there's a possibility that our attack group might arrive a little bit later. We want to know what forces would be involved and to set up actual plans. Ships, battlegroups, supply, positioning, tactics. This will be interesting.

- Loyola

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