It is not common occurrence for a Dragon to come before the Chrysanthemums asking for favours let alone an exchange of some kind. At least personally, I cannot help but feel the slightest bit of shame, as I was taught to stand firmly as your protector and to ask for nothing in return. A lesson my Father was keen to beat into me whenever necessary during our sparring sessions.
I have nonetheless digressed from my actual request. Rather than being forced to rely on the diluted commercial applications manufactured by Kishiro and smuggled onto the blackmarket, I would prefer instead to use a single D-Class Suncannon that your cause is known to produce. The weapon is intended for use on the ancestral Tachi that I currently possess. I will guarantee no undue usage of the weapon to harm any allies or partners of your cause.
I am aware of the fact that it is merely one gun I am asking for, and that it might seem unnecessary to initiate such bureaucracy over its usage. But I believe strongly in the message of the request, rather than the strict material aspect of it. Whether one gun or a hundred, respect is to be shown for what does not belong to oneself.
I will patiently await a response, a refusal would not be seen as unfair nor rude and I will gladly offer equivalent exchange in either currency or hardware if such is requested.
ID: Matriarch Aya
Recipient: Okamura Ryu
Subject: Class D Suncannon
Konnichiwa Okamura-san,
It has been a while since we heard of you, but we are glad to see you are in good health.
How goes the war on Tomioka? We managed to deliver weapons and other supplies to Tomioka's surface and shortly after lost contact with the Dragons there. We were starting to believe your position was overrun by Samura.
Regarding the weapon. You will be granted access to a Class D Suncannon. You can obtain one on Morioka where our engineers will help you install it. Since it is such a small request, you can considder it a gift to our allies.
You are wise not to rely on the inferiour puppet technology of Kishiro. Who knows that kind of bugs they implement into their hardware lately just to sabotage hostile vessels. May I ask why you seek only one gun?
There is no underlying reason for the request being so singular, it simply relies on the fact that the Tachi may only accommodate five guns, of which four slots are already occupied. Two pulse guns and two Daitos occupy four such slots. In an attempt to squeeze out as much damage as possible without entirely forgoing our own technology or incurring a deficit of adequate power supply, I decided that the ratio of our guns to yours should stand at two to one.
As for Tomioka, progress has been slow to say the least. Resistance is nowhere near high enough to drive us off the planet, but we are not yet able to make a decisive push to evict the Government's expendables. I have had lengthy debate with several of our officers and dedicated tacticians, we believe an opportunity is coming and that some amount of patience will help dissuade Samura from demanding that the Naval Forces appoint more than a token deployment to resist our push. They would believe the situation sufficiently handled, until it is not.
If there is anything else to be discussed or anything that can be done, please feel free to contact us.
This message comes with great delay, but the recent assaults in Shikoku had our focus divided and thus this task eluded my attention. Not so long ago I was privy to what seemed like pleasant conversation between a vessel of the Lane Hackers and a Farmers Alliance pilot. They spoke of nothing truly noteworthy but seemed to speak on friendly terms all the same. Naturally, this gives cause for concern as anyone capable of tolerating Samura's deceptively agrarian militia tend to act against our interests, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not.
The logs of this conversation and encounter are submitted here for your approval. The Alliance pilot proved no match and I dispatched him before the Hacker had time to react to the situation. Nonetheless this comes across as displeasing behaviour given what we already know of Hacker "solidarity" and its implications in our Home.
I make no attempts to tell you how to handle the situation, this message serves the mere purpose of being informative. Please take cognizance of the logs and keep them in mind for future reference, if necessary.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: I trust the belligerent goon has not troubled you?
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: Not just mere unlawfuls. We bear the honor of being declared another terrorist faction of our homeland.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: No no, he's a kind person
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: He kept me company on my .. boring.. .trip
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Naive of you to assume, he's on a payroll to bloody my Home and help further disgrace it.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: I see, i understand your position
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: Yeah ive heard about the hatred between your factions
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: Doesnt surprise me
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: Believe me dragon, If I could only get at least one paycheck from our "benfactors", I wouldn't waste my time in this gods
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: forsaken cloud.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Your beliefs are decadent and your cause misguided.
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: There is no hatered on the Nouka's part, just ... distrust.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: You combat everything we stand for.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: Keep the tones low guys, no reason to start a conflict now
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: Name one thing We have combated that you claim to stand for.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: This is not your homefront Hacker.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: I will handle the goon as is necessary.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: If you protect him, you will be actively working against the Chrysanthemum agenda as well.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: I am in my Zone of Influence
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: And as long as im in ZoI, i have the freedom to talk
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: I find it ironic you would even ask.
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: Which Chrysantemum agenda, dragon? I'm sure you aware that your allies have split.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: And ... no. Im not planning to defend the Farmer's Alliance ship
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Ironic still that Alliance ships always seem to scramble after Samura when they are threatened.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: But im not a combat ready vessel either, Dragon
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: I will be sure to represent your flirtations with the enemy to your Professorship, Hacker.
/fi gc-
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: Just answer my queetions, dragon.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: My flirtations?
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: You misjudge your situation. I needn't answer anything.
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: Then I will not interrupt you making a mistake.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: You misunderstood me Dragon. The pilot here wanted to make sure im not headed to any of his bases to....
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: spread my "vermin"
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: One Alliance Falcon and one Hacker in tow.
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: A poison, if you will.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: No flirtation was going on
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: I'd go my way and he'd go his.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Then allow me to cleanse the locality of his own brand of vermin.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Move aside.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: I shall allow you
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: I do not offer a choice.
NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa]: As you allways do to your allies.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: How petty of you.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: Alliance, leave
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Tell your masters they are next.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: You are aware of the Hackers relations with the Dragons
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: If the Dragon attacks you
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: Im assisting him
Death: NK|Akane.Sato[Ssa] was put out of action by bd]-Ryu.Okamura (Mine).
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Tenshi: My assistance wasnt even required
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: It seldom will be.
bd]-Ryu.Okamura: Carry on.
LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Clean takedown Dragon
We have not heard from you for a great stretch of time. The silence does lend cause for concern, but I have no doubts as to your cause's ability for longevity. At the risk of perhaps proving bothersome, I would like to request a single iteration of the alternative class of gun your sisters manufacture for the purpose of operating two load-outs, one favouring single combat and the other full engagement.
ID: Matriarch Aya
Recipient: Okamura Ryu
Subject: Re: Weaponary
Konbanwa Okamura-san,
It has been a long time indeed. How have you been? We had some problems with the Order Overwatch recently who invaded Kyushu and after insulted our Sisters, acted like they owned the place. They opened fire on us and one of our pilots nearly lost her life. It ended with the destruction of their vessels. As a result of this, we no longer welcome them. We know they are allies of you, but our we will defend ourselves against such hostilities.
Regarding you request. Are you refering the the Suncannon C?
What? I can scarcely believe that the Order would act with such blind aggression. Disregard my request, the occasion is no longer appropriate for me to be asking favors of you. I ask that you avert hostilities for the time-being and allow me to try and mediate. If diplomacy fails and the Order insists on assaulting you then I am left with no choice but to interpose in your defense.
Please allow me this opportunity. But provide me with any evidence you have of the confrontation.
[01.11.2019 00:45:21] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Keep your distance, slave puppet.
[01.11.2019 00:45:37] GC-Fuyuzora: Nani?
[01.11.2019 00:45:58] GC-Fuyuzora: Rin: Such a charmer
[01.11.2019 00:46:15] Order|LV-Atonement: H: He is, isnt he? (She chuckles)
She warned command of these intruders and Lieutenant Yamada launched a scouting party to investigate. As evidenced here from these long distance communications, they were there there looking for trouble.
[01.11.2019 00:50:46] GC-Yamada.Mariko: We have reports of intruders
[01.11.2019 00:51:01] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: I am your space invader.
[01.11.2019 00:51:36] GC-Hanako: "Did they bring a battleship this time?"
We later found them again in Kyushu near the Hokkaido jump hole. After a flurry of insults and their clear statement that they will "encroach on any territory they see fit" they decided to open fire on us and took out the vessel of Sister Katara, which was completely destroyed and she barely made it out alive. We took out the 2 Order vessels since we had no choise. We are currently tending to our wounded Sister. Here is the final log of the battle itself.
[01.11.2019 01:19:00] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: So the coven of witches is waiting.
[01.11.2019 01:19:08] GC-Akemi.Takara: Konnichiwa Order pilot, seems you have a death wish coming here.
[01.11.2019 01:19:15] GC-Yamada.Mariko: Ofcourse, you encroach on our territory
[01.11.2019 01:19:29] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: You abandoned my comrade in arms previously, why should I care about what you think?
[01.11.2019 01:19:43] GC-Yamada.Mariko: That was Misaki
[01.11.2019 01:20:07] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Nonetheless part of your coven.
[01.11.2019 01:20:20] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: We will enroach on any territory as we see fit and you will not interfere.
[01.11.2019 01:20:40] GC-Yamada.Mariko: That is where you are wrong
[01.11.2019 01:20:49] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: And what are you going to do about it?
[01.11.2019 01:20:53] GC-Yamada.Mariko: This is Gen'an sovereign space
[01.11.2019 01:21:01] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Gen'aan my ass.
[01.11.2019 01:21:06] GC-Yamada.Mariko: Oh feisty
[01.11.2019 01:21:17] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Again, what are you going to do about it. Yell angry words?
[01.11.2019 01:21:46] GC-Yamada.Mariko: I can do whatever I like
[01.11.2019 01:21:57] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Too fearful to say what is really on your mind.
[01.11.2019 01:22:04] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: That is a sign fo weakness. Holt, group up.
[01.11.2019 01:22:09] Order|Linnea.Holt: Whats going on here?
[01.11.2019 01:22:10] GC-Akemi.Takara: We will scrap that ship of yours and your body will float in this cloud to be never found.
[01.11.2019 01:22:17] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Oh
[01.11.2019 01:22:25] Order|Linnea.Holt: Oh, that doesnt sound good.
[01.11.2019 01:22:26] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: I will feed you to Akabatian lizards
[01.11.2019 01:22:29] GC-Yamada.Mariko: did I allow you to leave?
[01.11.2019 01:22:51] GC-Akemi.Takara: Lets do this
[01.11.2019 01:22:53] Order|Linnea.Holt: Oh okay, it will be like that then.
[01.11.2019 01:23:12] Order|Linnea.Holt: Assisting fellow agent.
[01.11.2019 01:25:49] Luis.Torres: Well this is quite the catch Chrysanthemums
[01.11.2019 01:26:04] Luis.Torres: Look's like you have this one for now
[01.11.2019 01:29:37] GC-Hanako: "Well isn't this interesting."
[01.11.2019 01:29:38] Death: GC-Akemi.Takara was put out of action by Order|Handsome.Mikhail (Mine).
[01.11.2019 01:29:45] GC-Hanako: "Arming weapons"
[01.11.2019 01:29:46] Luis.Torres: Alright
[01.11.2019 01:29:53] Luis.Torres: Time to step in
[01.11.2019 01:29:54] GC-Hanako: "Moving in to engage"
[01.11.2019 01:29:59] Luis.Torres: Unleashing the Krakens
[01.11.2019 01:30:00] GC-Hanako: "Opening fire."
[01.11.2019 01:30:00] Order|Handsome.Mikhail: Four against one huh?
[01.11.2019 01:30:12] Order|Linnea.Holt: Two, dont forget about me.
[01.11.2019 01:33:47] Death: Order|Handsome.Mikhail was put out of action by GC-Yamada.Mariko (Mine).
[01.11.2019 01:33:52] Luis.Torres: One down
[01.11.2019 01:35:56] Death: Order|Linnea.Holt was put out of action by Luis.Torres (Mine).
[01.11.2019 01:36:02] GC-Yamada.Mariko: Clear
[01.11.2019 01:36:18] Luis.Torres: Order fools cant win a fight without Gallic help it seems
[01.11.2019 01:36:23] GC-Yamada.Mariko: Thanks for the assistence Torres and Hanako
[01.11.2019 01:36:33] Luis.Torres: Nice mine on Mikhail
[01.11.2019 01:36:38] Luis.Torres: Owed him for 23
[01.11.2019 01:36:56] GC-Yamada.Mariko: Was a lucky shot to be honest
[01.11.2019 01:37:09] GC-Hanako: "We should leave this place before we're caught off guard, Mariko."
Please bear witness to the following read-only receipt of the transmission I have directed towards the Order. I would ask that if I am able to convince the Order to desist from any future hostilities that you do the same and let the incident be all but forgotten.
It appears that the Order will not accept diplomatic resolution and that pride has overtaken the pursuit of common good. Best intentions demolished in the face of personal interests. If there was a sentence that I hoped I would never have to say it would be the one I am about to utter.
If the Order enters Kusari with the intent of engaging your forces in hostilities, then we will stand by you. All I ask is that we always fire second, acting within the defense of one another in the face of what might as well be blind aggression. If the Order values our friendship with such insignificance that they would try to kill us as well for protecting you, then I cannot consider anything of value having been lost. To stand aside and let you be butchered would be tantamount to a betrayal of everything our cause was intended to serve. And I am no traitor.
In the interest of outlasting the coming turbulence I would urge you to coordinate with us.
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