Here is a late report regarding the events that occurred in House Rheinland several weeks ago, since I have been ordered to explicitly detail it for High Command.
I took the assignment related with patrolling the Sigmas. Said assignment quickly lead me to Frankfurt system, where I proceeded with enforcing Rheinlandic laws, as allowed by the treaty between Kusari and Rheinland.
As I was moving towards New Berlin Jump-gate, I caught a weak signal, seemingly coming from Sudnebel nebula. It appeared to be a distress signal, which I followed until I reached a singularity. I decided to use that singularity to check if there was not someone looking for assistance on the other side.
Ended up in Dresden system, where I met Great Admiral Sterr Driedrik, who was quite surprised to see me here. He however allowed me to stay and assist him in the many tasks he had to attend to that day, which were mostly about dealing with the Red Hessians threat in Dresden system.
As a side note, it appears the situation in Dresden system is quite concerning. The infrastructures in Dresden seem to have suffered a lot, and the system looks like a crude war-zone. The puts things in perspective, when one compares it to the situation we are facing in Kyushu system. Rheinland seems to have suffered a lot from the war with Liberty.
Regardless, we could discuss with Sterr-san between assignments. He appears to be very dedicated to his duty, as if nothing else mattered. He told me he was spending most of his time in Dresden system, fighting the Red Hessians to protect Rheinland civilians from this growing menace. A competent member of Rheinland Military Admiralty, without doubt.
Sterr-san being forced to attend to others matters, he eventually allowed me to stay for a short while on New Berlin, which I did, before returning to Kusari.
That said, I'd like to take advantage of this transmission to humbly request a short sabbatical. I sadly have to take care of personal matters, which may force me to leave Kusari for a short while.
I do hope this request will not be a burden for the Admiralty. I personally made sure flight rotations wouldn't be impacted by this unforeseen event. Commander Kitagaki Takashi has gracefully accepted to look after my squadron while I will be away.
Commander Enomoto, provisional captain of the KDS-Hoshou
I have been assigned a special duty by Rear Admiral Shimoe to deploy the KDS-Hoshou deep into the warzone, to establish a staging force for KNF strikes against Blood Dragon and other hostile space forces in the system. The rapid development capabilities of the rebels in and around the Tomioka orbital zone are of great concern to High Command, and a new strategy of interdicting enemy forces from outside of the Tomioka security zone has been envisioned.
Upon my request, officers Kobayakawa Yuji (Sk), Seiho.Isayama (Ii) and Shinji.Watanabe (Ni) have come to perform escort duties to the advancing taskforce, from Narita Outpost to Nagano space.
Travel through the secure systems was without problems, save a few scouting parties who have noted our presence. We believe most have been destroyed before being able to signal out anything of note.
At Nagano, we proceeded to scout several undisclosed locations, as per classified orders of the mission. We found some of them to be suitable for a staging point, although not perfect for a far range monitoring of strategic points in the system. That will cause an increased need for probe and manned sorties for intelligence gathering.
One of the first missions our assets did was indeed surveying best routes between Tomioka secure zone and our current staging point (callsign Helix). On approach to Tomioka, our wing detected a lone Blood Dragon officer, performing scouting duties in low orbit. KNF pilots successfully evicted her from the area, achieving space superiority for that period of time.
Later on, KNF pilots engaged again with the Blood Dragon officer, and a reported neutralization of the hostile was done with the loss of one of our fighters. Nanny ship was sent to last location and retrieved our pilot.
The flight wing proceeded on some deep recon to the Tau cluster, qith some interesting findings. Meanwhile the Hoshou tended to its preparations for the coming campaign. A more extensive report on the Hoshou status is to come later.
Ending my mission, I retain command of the Hoshou and it's group, until the formal commander of the group arrives.
This is Commander Hiroshi, Asahi command. I wish to relay this part of our conversation with the Core to High Command.
Core|Swordfish: The Naval forces should look into a joint operation with the Core.
Core|Swordfish: I'm sure I can convince bishop, Lyell, and Daniels to let me lead the operation.
Core|Swordfish: At least on the Core's end.
[KNF]KDS-Asahi|66th: A joint operation you say? For what objective? Core|Swordfish: Taking the arch.
Core|Swordfish: And with that, flushing out the shogunate.
[KNF]KDS-Asahi|66th: I will relay that to my superiors. Core|Swordfish: My name is Maria, Maria Adachi if they ask who recommended.
[KNF]KDS-Asahi|66th: What would the Core expect from such a cooperation however. A presence on the Arch? Core|Swordfish: If you ask me personally, no.
[KNF]KDS-Asahi|66th: Allowance to operate in Kusari sovereign space? Core|Swordfish: I'd be more interested in a limited number of fighters, with the permission to have minor forces staged in Kusari in case of the Order.
Core|Swordfish: I personally miss my old fighter from when I served the Republic. But what the High command has in mind might differ.
[KNF]KDS-Asahi|66th: Hai. I suppose this must be escalated between Admirals circle and Core leadership.
I will leave it to the Admirals circle to decide what trust can be put in the organization known as the Core, and whether it would be beneficial for House Kusari to consider cooperating with them to achieve such an objective.
ID:Keisuke Hayashi. Location:Planet New Tokyo. To:Naval Forces High Command.
Konbanwa..
Report of the day ... In a moment of my routine patrol I met with a transport in the outskirts of Kyushu, this individual presented a suspicious attitude and once it was detected he proceeded to tell him to turn off his engines for an inspection.
At the time of a scan the ship was transporting "Black Market Weapons" what is considered illegal in the area, the place arrived the officer Mutzu Ryuzoji (li) in case the situation became complicated, After receiving excuses by the transport was ordered Expel the cargo and pay a fine of 3 million.
After that we started receiving reports from the planet Tomioka in Nagano warning about the presence of an enemy cruiser belonging to the Blood Dragon. We headed to the place at full speed and trying to coordinate with Mr. Katsuo Shimoe (Kh) to provide support in the area. After arriving to the Nagano system and heading to the orbit of the planet Tomioka we were able to detect the cruiser attacking the docking system of the planet, It was given the order to attack and after a time the ship was destroyed and ending with the threat in the system..
ID:Keisuke Hayashi. Location:Yokohama Shipyard To:Naval Forces High Command.
Konbanwa.
Here I deliver the report from the previous night where a threat was neutralized near the Yokohama shipyard. After receiving reports of nearby patrols, I went to the place to verify the presence of this person, this individual was hovering around the planet and attacking every civilian who passed through the area, he was given all kinds of warning to leave the area but Did not respond, in what I was forced to attack him since I could not allow more civilian casualties.
After an intense struggle and repeated attempts by the Blood Dragon to escape, it was successfully destroyed. In the place was the Cruiser "Fukuoka" belonging to the State Police who was in charge of the transfer and treatment of the victims.
22. April, 824 A.S
Battleship Nagumo, Kyushu system.
Comm ID:Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa. Recipient:KUNAVCOM Topic:Patrol Report
Hayashimura speaking,
A rather brief report. I encountered at 1645 during a patrol in New Tokyo a pirate train identified as "Jimmy_Recard" with a cargo hold full of contraband, namely Artifacts, coming from Honshu. The pilot refused to comply with my demands and managed to pass through towards Planet New Tokyo as I started to imply lethal force. However, as I unable to deal sufficient damage to destroy the ship, the pilot managed to slip planetside. Planetary authorities were notified on the spot to deal with the smuggler.
[21.04.2017 16:45:23] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: Hold it, freelancer.
[21.04.2017 16:45:25] Jimmy_Recard: hello officer
[21.04.2017 16:45:57] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: That's a big load of artifacts you have there.
[21.04.2017 16:46:08] Jimmy_Recard: yea i got deal with hogosha
[21.04.2017 16:46:15] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: How about you drop it?
[21.04.2017 16:46:19] Jimmy_Recard: sure
[21.04.2017 16:46:35] Jimmy_Recard: in Kabukicho Depot
[21.04.2017 16:47:03] Jimmy_Recard: im almost done
[21.04.2017 16:47:06] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: Eh? Not only you're holding a large amount of contraband, but you're also flying a forbidden ship.
[21.04.2017 16:47:19] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: No. The artifacts get dropped now.
[21.04.2017 16:47:44] Jimmy_Recard: you will dropped now!
[21.04.2017 16:48:32] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: Poor choice.
[21.04.2017 16:48:49] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: Opening fire.
[21.04.2017 16:48:54] Jimmy_Recard: ican o this
[21.04.2017 16:49:25] Jimmy_Recard: okay need short cut
[21.04.2017 16:49:59] Jimmy_Recard: mafia will be not happy about ths
[21.04.2017 16:50:04] [KNF]Ik.K.Hayashimura: Yeah. Right.
[21.04.2017 16:50:35] 2017-04-21 16:50:35 SMT Traffic control alert: Jimmy_Recard has requested to dock
Signed,
Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Division
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces
23. April, 824 A.S
Battleship Nagumo, Kyushu system.
Comm ID:Mutsu Ryuzoji, Itto Kai. Recipient:KUNAVCOM Topic:Patrol Report
Yo- Konnichiwa,
At 1915, during a raid on Imperial occupied space in Kyushu, I was intercepted by an Imperial unit in the vicinity of planet Kyushu. Following a prolonged discussion and some rather rude statements by the imperial towards me, an engagement occurred between the two of us. Thankfully, Itto Kai Isayama was present to take my pod back home in case I fail. But I did not, the imperial ship was neutralized. During our trip back to New Tokyo, we were halted by another imperial ship. Unfortunately, Isayama-san failed to eliminate the target and was ejected out of his ship. The Imperial managed to slip away before I was able to react properly. Isayama's pod was recovered and was delivered to Nagumo for medical checks.
[21.04.2017 16:45:23] [22.04.2017 19:14:32] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Konbanwa!
[22.04.2017 19:14:45] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: You have quite the nerve, pilot. Greetings.
[22.04.2017 19:14:51] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Oh?
[22.04.2017 19:15:23] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Well, either that or the news about the new - or old- authoritieson Kyushu have not reached you yet.
[22.04.2017 19:15:31] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Nonetheless a bold move to pass like this
[22.04.2017 19:16:36] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: It has reached us, but I don't acknowledge it.
[22.04.2017 19:17:07] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Good thing you don't have to acknowledge the facts for them to be real
[22.04.2017 19:17:18] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: And I don't know who has the nerves here, the last time I saw you, you took the lane back to Tsushima as soon as you saw me in
[22.04.2017 19:17:20] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: scanner range.
[22.04.2017 19:17:38] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: If you plan to capture a system, you should be able to defend it properly.
[22.04.2017 19:18:16] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Did I? Shame on me for not registering the fly you are on my sensors, but I had more urgent issues to deal with than a lone
[22.04.2017 19:18:17] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: fool.
[22.04.2017 19:19:14] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Funny how you all seem to underestimate this 'fly', but in the end your ships becoem wreckage.
[22.04.2017 19:19:24] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: So, is that what brings you here I guess? To test out our forces? To scout? Or simply to annoy
[22.04.2017 19:19:40] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Words are tough, Imperial. Don't speak words you are't able to uphold with actions.
[22.04.2017 19:20:15] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Maybe all three of those. Watching annoyed imperials is very entertaining to me.
[22.04.2017 19:21:07] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: I know what your kind is capable of very well. Which does not make this a fragment less questionable to me.
[22.04.2017 19:21:32] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: However, yyou do not need to tell me that words mean little in this world. Actions speak often for themselves.
[22.04.2017 19:21:43] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Myy actions. The actions of your kind. Anyones.
[22.04.2017 19:22:06] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Prove it then.
[22.04.2017 19:22:15] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Or don't actually.
[22.04.2017 19:22:39] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Not that it would matter to me, I'll just be flying here doing my job.
[22.04.2017 19:23:29] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: I am sure you would prefer the latter. Others said the same thing. That did not stop me. So, what will your actions be when I
[22.04.2017 19:23:49] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: will take it upon me to strike you down, and, eventually, what you dare to stand for?
[22.04.2017 19:24:45] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Uphold my duty as a soldier of Kusari and take you down. Simple and crystal clear.
[22.04.2017 19:25:55] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Very well. Then there is no avoiding our swords crossing here, today. But before that, answer me one question if you will.
[22.04.2017 19:26:14] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Hai?
[22.04.2017 19:27:07] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Where were when they let our house die? When they left us behind? Were you doing your duty as a soldier? Or were you not just
[22.04.2017 19:27:18] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: the thug that rammed the knife in your friend's back?
[22.04.2017 19:28:03] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: You're knocking on the wrong doors, imperial. It was -you- who put yourselves in this position, not the Republic.
[22.04.2017 19:28:17] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: You rap what you sow.
[22.04.2017 19:28:23] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: reap, rather.
[22.04.2017 19:28:57] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: It was not the Republic that waged wars on multiple fronts and weakened Kusari, it was your naiive emperor.
[22.04.2017 19:29:21] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: The Republic is nothing but another humiliation imposed on us by those who broke this nation's spirit. You cannot betray what
[22.04.2017 19:29:25] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: by all rights should not be.
[22.04.2017 19:29:28] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: So you should be asking that question to yourself.
[22.04.2017 19:30:13] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: I'm rather sure the hundreds that died to your empire's mistakes would disagree.
[22.04.2017 19:30:20] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: If you honor the dead at all.
[22.04.2017 19:31:04] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: I honour them every waking moment. I honour the wingmen at my side who fell in Tau-31 when you abandoned us. I honour those
[22.04.2017 19:31:06] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: You're free to say that you claim whatever you want, but in the end, it is only in your mind
[22.04.2017 19:31:30] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: who were captured by you and had not the luck I did. I honour those who have to live under your rule.
[22.04.2017 19:31:52] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: And revenge will restore their legacy
[22.04.2017 19:32:20] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Unironically, delusion clouds your minds.
[22.04.2017 19:32:47] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Yet also unironically, the imperials also throw the blame of their mistakes at others.
[22.04.2017 19:33:12] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: The deaths of those people are all on your emperor's hands.
[22.04.2017 19:33:48] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Yo, Isayama-san!
[22.04.2017 19:33:49] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: It might, it might not. After all, war makes man mad. But, Republican, there are always two sides of the medal. And I dare say
[22.04.2017 19:33:59] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: the blood on yours looks alot more atrocious
[22.04.2017 19:34:11] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: And so would an imperial say.
[22.04.2017 19:34:35] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Yo?
[22.04.2017 19:35:14] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: An odd greeting.
[22.04.2017 19:35:21] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Despite the 'efforts' of your empire, we were able to stop further bloodshed with the Gauls.
[22.04.2017 19:35:48] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: E-Eh.. Nevermind that.
[22.04.2017 19:35:59] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: You think you stopped it? You have not seen these monsters' bloodlust. They came here to kill. Not to conquer, but to slaughter
[22.04.2017 19:36:03] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Currently dealing with a really- really annoying Imperial.
[22.04.2017 19:36:13] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: And you became their willing assistant.
[22.04.2017 19:36:14] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Oh. Are you engaged in a fight?
[22.04.2017 19:36:28] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Do you see us fighting the Bretonians and Libertonians with the Gauls, Imperial?
[22.04.2017 19:37:04] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: If you count yourselves as part of the bloodshed, then unfortunately for you, you're out of the equation.
[22.04.2017 19:37:13] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Iie. Not yet.
[22.04.2017 19:37:38] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Unlike you, we have the ability to co-exist with our nations.
[22.04.2017 19:37:58] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: I am on my way.
[22.04.2017 19:38:08] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: No, I will give you that. But that puts you only merely above them. And the only thing you have is the ability to let your
[22.04.2017 19:38:11] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Whereas you only follow your lust for power and wage war on nations.
[22.04.2017 19:38:22] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: allegiance swing in the wind
[22.04.2017 19:38:48] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Tch. Hypocrites. The empire was no different than what the Gauls are now.
[22.04.2017 19:39:08] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: So now you go honorful and all once you've taken a taste of your own poison?
[22.04.2017 19:39:18] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Your double-standards disgust me.
[22.04.2017 19:40:03] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Your ignorance disgusts me just as well. Were you even around to witness the war the the Bretonians? There was a cause, a clear
[22.04.2017 19:40:35] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Konbanwa.
[22.04.2017 19:40:39] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: goal and a clear code of warfare that we always obliged. And the conflict was almost settled when you showed your ugly faces
[22.04.2017 19:40:49] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: back at ho- oh see. The fly is procreating.
[22.04.2017 19:41:11] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Yo! Isayama-san.
[22.04.2017 19:41:21] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Again with the yo..
[22.04.2017 19:41:23] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Anyway.
[22.04.2017 19:41:23] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Greetings, pilot.
[22.04.2017 19:41:28] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: What is happening here then?
[22.04.2017 19:41:41] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Nothing. Just your regular annoying imperial.
[22.04.2017 19:42:32] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: It is bad enough that you stand on the side that you are on, Republican. Don't make it worth with this childish attitude
[22.04.2017 19:42:50] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: You're a funny person.
[22.04.2017 19:42:56] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: You, other one, I suggest to keep your wingmen in check a little better.
[22.04.2017 19:43:31] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: He's my wingman- Wait. Am I your wingman, or are you my wingman?
[22.04.2017 19:43:34] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: What's wrong with Ryuzoji-kun that I would need to keep her in check more?
[22.04.2017 19:43:58] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Since we are of the same rank, seniority decides who is in command.
[22.04.2017 19:44:09] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Hmm.
[22.04.2017 19:44:31] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Just listen to her. That's not the conduct of a warrior. What, are they using conscripts now to fill your ranks or do they just
[22.04.2017 19:44:37] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: not care about proper training anymore?
[22.04.2017 19:45:08] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Hah. Naiive. Being a soldier isn't only about the muscles.
[22.04.2017 19:45:11] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Ryuzoji-san went through training like any other Naval Forces pilot.
[22.04.2017 19:45:18] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Even though, I can tell you that I have those.
[22.04.2017 19:45:44] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: I'm not quite informed about her age, but the way she talks may be related to her youth.
[22.04.2017 19:46:06] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: What Isayama-san said is correct. If you don't believe it, I'm more than willing to demonstrate.
[22.04.2017 19:46:30] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Then there either were some flaws in her upbringing or in the mental preparation during trainings. But go ahead, demonstrate.
[22.04.2017 19:46:43] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: This conversation is starting to turn in circles anyway, sadly.
[22.04.2017 19:47:27] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Very well. And I can give you my word that if you manage to take me out -- even though I doubt it -- Isayama-san will leave you
[22.04.2017 19:47:39] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: alone. Will you not, Isayama-san?
[22.04.2017 19:47:46] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Uhm..
[22.04.2017 19:48:01] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Don't fool yourselves, you won't.
[22.04.2017 19:48:02] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Are you sure you want that?
[22.04.2017 19:48:11] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: But I cannot deny an offer for a proper duel.
[22.04.2017 19:48:17] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Well. I'd want someone to take my pod back home, you know.
[22.04.2017 19:48:42] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: But you won't need to do that.
[22.04.2017 19:48:57] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Right.
[22.04.2017 19:48:59] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Shall we?
[22.04.2017 19:49:08] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: On your mark, Republican.
[22.04.2017 19:49:13] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Koi.
[22.04.2017 19:51:49] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: You know, despite being as what you said 'a childish person', I'm quite reliable.
[22.04.2017 19:52:16] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: I'll give you that [22.04.2017 19:53:49] Death: {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi was put out of action by [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji (Mine).
[22.04.2017 19:54:12] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Told you, you won't be needing to do it!
[22.04.2017 19:54:22] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Well, good job, Ryuzoji-san.
[22.04.2017 19:54:44] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: I would not have enjoyed leaving after seeing you blow up.
[22.04.2017 19:55:19] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: O-Oh. That's sweet of you.
[22.04.2017 19:55:25] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Is it..?
[22.04.2017 19:56:09] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: I-I mean, let's head back home.
[22.04.2017 19:56:28] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: If you say so.
[22.04.2017 20:01:25] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Uhm. No?
[DATA CORRUPTED]
[22.04.2017 20:01:31] /Z/-"Curse": "Well, then, your fault."
[22.04.2017 20:01:42] /Z/-"Curse": "I will give you advance notice to defend yourself, though."
[22.04.2017 20:01:51] /Z/-"Curse": "Like, now."
[22.04.2017 20:01:53] [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama: Thanks.
[22.04.2017 20:01:54] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: Oh. Another one!
[22.04.2017 20:02:23] [KNF]Ii.Mutsu.Ryuzoji: tell if you want help [22.04.2017 20:05:31] Death: [KNF]Ii.Seiho.Isayama was put out of action by /Z/-"Curse" (Gun).
Signed,
Mutsu Ryuzoji, Itto Kai
Kusari Naval Forces
Through the efforts of freelancer contracted parties, the Kusari Naval Forces have received new survey data from the Sigma cluster, which will enhance our knowledge of the area. Mostly astrological and planetary data, but these pilots also uncovered some installations and activities beyond our borders.
Chief concern on the data is the identification of a possible military force buildup on... Sigma-21. The size and composition of said force is mostly unknown, but it seem to employ Corsair designs and kusarian communications and designations.
The relatively high threat this force may present to the Honshu system has put a hold on our previous plans to relocate forces from our Honshu garrison to the active fronts. I hope the Admiralty will issue new orders once we get a clearer picture of the situation.
23. April, 824 A.S
Battleship Nagumo, Kyushu system.
Comm ID:Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa. Recipient:KUNAVCOM Topic:Imperial Battlegroup Interception
Konbanwa,
During an off-route patrol in the Honshu system at 2030, I picked up unidentified chatter coming from the Hiryo Cloud. To investigate, I moved further into the cloud in order to identify the source of this chatter, as it seemed to me that group was moving somewhere. However, I had lost the signal, and thus was unable pinpoint the ships' location. I rerouted back out of the cloud towards the New Tokyo jump gate.
As I arrived at the gate, I located a small battlegroup of Imperial units consisting of a 'Hatchet' class destroyer, as well as 4 escort fighters. In reaction, I launched a few disruptors to bring the group to halt. After comparing signals, I had confirmed that this group is the same I detected in the Hiryo cloud. The group, lead by the destroyer, sent their first escort to take me out. Unfortunately for her, she failed and was eliminated; to add, I was suffering from slight effects of a former Ion Storm that hit my ship. Following the neutralization of the fighter, the Imperials sent the rest of their three escorts at me. Thankfully, I was reinforced by Itto Kaisa Naoki Seok and secondary fleet ensign Eikichi Onizuka, I was not forced to hold out on my own for long. We were soon later also supported by K.D.S Chokai to care of the Imperial warship.
Thanks to the efforts of the Chokai, we were able to neutralize the destroyer, the Chokai was also neutralized in process. Myself and my two wingmen were left to handle the remaining escorts. Succeeding in eliminating two of them without casualties, I decided to let the sole survivor go to serve as a message to his rotten masters, as well as to deal with the shame left with him.
The incident leaves me and the 66th with risen eyebrows, how did an Imperial of this size manage to conduct operations in Honshu without notice. Perhaps our intelligence structure is not serving its purpose properly. Lacking and unreliable. Thankfully this time, we were able to put a stop to it. I sincerely hope for a boost in our intelligence-gathering capabilities.
[23.04.2017 20:24:58] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: We won't be in sensors range for long if we just don't stop for anything.
[23.04.2017 20:25:05] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Unnecessary risks, but hm, fine."
[23.04.2017 20:25:20] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: We will be fine, Matsubara-fujin.
[23.04.2017 20:25:34] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Oh I am aware, I am not worried."
[23.04.2017 20:30:12] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Contact!
[23.04.2017 20:30:23] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Alright, slowing down before our engines get overloaded.
[23.04.2017 20:30:24] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "On it."
[23.04.2017 20:30:32] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I knew I was onto something.
[23.04.2017 20:30:33] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "You stay."
[23.04.2017 20:30:37] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Matsubara-fujin, this is your job
[23.04.2017 20:30:50] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: The others, cover the Akagi.
[23.04.2017 20:30:55] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Copyy-
[23.04.2017 20:30:57] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "My.."
[23.04.2017 20:31:01] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Fire one more disruptor and we open fire.
[23.04.2017 20:31:02] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: With pleasure.
[23.04.2017 20:31:09] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Atleast he doesn't lack confidence."
[23.04.2017 20:31:12] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I'd like to see how much you'd last.
[23.04.2017 20:31:51] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: If you require assistance, Iitaka-san will aid you.
[23.04.2017 20:31:51] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "So, hai..we should just get rid off that little scout and move on."
[23.04.2017 20:32:01] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Agreed.
[23.04.2017 20:32:08] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Nobushi.. how do you feel about this, hm?"
[23.04.2017 20:32:28] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Your colleagues should be hopeful that you'd live up to their expectations.
[23.04.2017 20:32:47] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: We also might all engage at once, if you wish.
[23.04.2017 20:32:47] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "We will see about this then."
[23.04.2017 20:33:02] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Just shows how much 'honorful' you claim to be.
[23.04.2017 20:33:06] {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi: "Be prepared, little one, it's time we get this done."
[23.04.2017 20:33:15] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: I asked you, I did not... ah whatever.
[23.04.2017 20:33:16] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Indeed.
[23.04.2017 20:33:23] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Eliminate the hostile.
[23.04.2017 20:33:44] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: I suggest we proceed, Akagi, let the fighter deal with the scout.
[23.04.2017 20:34:03] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: No, we won't leave anyone behind, if she requires assistance, she will get it.
[23.04.2017 20:34:29] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Hai. We shall stay. Nobody shall be left behind.
[23.04.2017 20:34:33] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: But he's not going to be the only one, we're risking the shi....very well.
[23.04.2017 20:34:52] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Preparing weapons systems then. In case.
[23.04.2017 20:34:54] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Don't forget that this ship is completely ready for combat, if it has to.
[23.04.2017 20:34:56] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: This is Seok, how bad is it out there?
[23.04.2017 20:35:10] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: You doubt Matsubara-san's combat prowess?
[23.04.2017 20:35:17] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Quiet.
[23.04.2017 20:35:27] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Sumimasen. [23.04.2017 20:36:40] Death: {343}Matsubara.M-Shoi was put out of action by [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th (Mine).
[23.04.2017 20:36:47] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Oh. That hurts.
[23.04.2017 20:36:58] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: How honorful of you.
[23.04.2017 20:37:09] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Are your pawns unable to handle themselves?
[23.04.2017 20:37:18] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: You keep talking about honor, when it is not about who kills who.
[23.04.2017 20:37:39] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: It is not. But you're not honoring a duel, nor where you willing to do it.
[23.04.2017 20:38:04] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Huh? How were we not honoring it? I am tired of your nonsense.
[23.04.2017 20:38:06] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: I see, KNF reinforcements.
[23.04.2017 20:38:24] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: *he snaps* Soldiers, remove the threat at once.
[23.04.2017 20:38:39] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: If he wants to talk big, he may.
[23.04.2017 20:38:43] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Heh. If death is what you wish for, then I'll grant it.
[23.04.2017 20:38:48] {343}Izu.K-Sho: Hai
[23.04.2017 20:38:48] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: It's a she, by the way.
[23.04.2017 20:38:53] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Very well.
[23.04.2017 20:38:58] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: It appears we are not alone.
[23.04.2017 20:38:58] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Konbanwa
[23.04.2017 20:39:01] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Oh, reinforcements.
[23.04.2017 20:39:08] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: I will keep them away from you.
[23.04.2017 20:39:33] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I will offer you a chance to get out of this alive, otherwise you're as good as dead.
[23.04.2017 20:39:43] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Situation contained for the moment.
[23.04.2017 20:39:44] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Accepted.
[23.04.2017 20:39:58] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: Well sir, seems the imperials are really getting bold in their advances.
[23.04.2017 20:40:02] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Oi
[23.04.2017 20:40:03] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Is it now?
[23.04.2017 20:40:06] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Oh? Changed your mind?
[23.04.2017 20:40:12] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: I haven't made my offer yet.
[23.04.2017 20:40:30] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Escaping with his group of yours doesn't come as cheap.
[23.04.2017 20:40:39] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: Right, soldiers, engage them, and since they prefer big talks, I will aid.
[23.04.2017 20:40:50] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Is that what it has come to?
[23.04.2017 20:40:50] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: As you whish
[23.04.2017 20:40:50] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Targets locked
[23.04.2017 20:40:52] {343}Iitaka,H-Chus: Very well!
[23.04.2017 20:40:54] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: *She sighs* Fools.
[23.04.2017 20:40:56] {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi: Going in, weapons hot
[23.04.2017 20:40:58] Death: Stephen9000 suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[23.04.2017 20:41:18] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: You dull edges and broken swords will never be able to cripple us.
[23.04.2017 20:41:21] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Remove them.
[23.04.2017 20:41:29] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok: Our patrol is under duress, I will come to aid them.
[23.04.2017 20:42:06] [KNF]KDS-Chokai: 10 klicks from the Honshu Jumpgate.
[23.04.2017 20:42:49] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: The offer still stands, Imperials.
[23.04.2017 20:42:58] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: negative.
[23.04.2017 20:43:02] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: You have about 10 klicks to decide before the Chokai removes your warship.
[23.04.2017 20:43:06] {343}IKS-Akagi: Yokuma: I take care of the capital ship.
[23.04.2017 20:43:09] [KNF]KDS-Chokai: We have arrived, systems at maximum capacity.
[23.04.2017 20:43:34] [KNF]KDS-Chokai: Moving in and bringing the hatchet down. [23.04.2017 20:46:44] Death: [KNF]KDS-Chokai has died
[23.04.2017 20:46:44] [KNF]Ii.Naoki.Seok has set {343}IKS-Akagi as group target. [23.04.2017 20:46:45] Death: {343}IKS-Akagi was put out of action by KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka (Gun). [23.04.2017 20:49:26] Death: {343}Yamamoto.K-Shoi was put out of action by KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka (Gun).
[23.04.2017 20:50:30] Death: {343}Iitaka,H-Chus suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[23.04.2017 20:50:37] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: *laughs*
[23.04.2017 20:50:37] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Cease fire.
[23.04.2017 20:50:51] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Let him leave.
[23.04.2017 20:51:07] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: There is no greater shame to a Kusarian than to be left to live while his comrades all fail and die.
[23.04.2017 20:51:16] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Well said.
[23.04.2017 20:51:19] KNF-Eikichi.Onizuka: Ye
[23.04.2017 20:51:32] [KNF]'Nobushi'|66th: Live to your own deeds, Imperial.
Signed,
Kiyoko Hayashimura, Itto Kaisa
CO 66th Special Expeditionary Division
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces
03. May, 824 A.S
Battleship Matsuyama, New Tokyo system.
Comm ID:Daiki Kotarou, Nito Kaisa. Recipient:KUNAVCOM Topic:Captured officer
Konbanwa,
It saddens me *not really* to bring the news of the capture of Itto Kaisa Kiyoko Hayashimura by imperial forces in Kyushu. During an attempted operation conducted by the 66th and the Matsuyama in the Kyushu system, we were ambushed by a group of imperial destroyers. The Matsuyama suffered heavy damage and was force to retaliate, the captain agreed to surrender herself in exchange for the Matsuyama's safe return back to New Tokyo. Fortunately, the imperials kept their word and the Matsuyama was able to return back to New Tokyo where it is undergoing repairs. The last known location picked up from her communicator shows that she's on the surface of Planet Kyushu, the signal was lost shortly afterward.
The 66th hopes for the quick and safe return of the captain. That should be all. *Good riddance.*
Kotarou out.
ATTATCHMENTS
Signed,
Daiki Kotarou, Nito Kaisa
66th Special Expeditionary Division
5FLT, Kusari Naval Forces