Earlier, while I was persuing a trader through Kyushu... I encountered a Hogosha tagged Corsair gunboat. I was no match for it alone, and backed off before it got within range. However *cough*, after a conversation with it's pilot, I learned that the vessel was infact a Hogosha-affiliated pirate or mercenary of Gaijin origin.
As unlikely as it seems... the fact of the matter is he began bragging about possessing some of our sisters in his hold. A Pilot of Kiretsu wing, Ten'yuu was nearby, and she agreed to assist. We engaged the gunboat... but found it to be armed almost entirely with missile launchers...
We fought the vessel, and victory was in our grasp, but I cought a missile salvo and was struck down. Ten'yuu soon followed...
Here is the only shot that survived from my ship's cameras.
The Consortium Cruiser Abyss showed up later to track down the Hogosha, but it had already departed. The Abyss picked us up and brought us back to Ainu... and it is a miracle we are still alive.
I am very sorry, and as soon as I am well again will lead a strike force to hunt down and destroy this 'Desert.Snow' Gaijin. If he has our pilots, we will get them back.
Earlier today, I was enlightening the residents of New Tokyo, when I came across our old friend Ze'ev Barak. I initally coerced him to admit his murderous and disgusting hypocracy in open comm channels, and returned to Ainu to assist sister Miharu. Attempting an engagement there would not have been viable or smart anyway. I made it through Kyushu with no trouble.
Ultimately however, when I returned to Hokkaido, we quickly detected a KNF drone muttering random and cliche'd threats at us over open comms. Clearly as bloodthirsty and murderous as Ze'ev and the rest. And then, speak of the devil, guess who shows up. Long story short, the farmer ambushed us through the Kyushu jumphole, and the KNF soon came in from the other side.
Obviously, they didn't get the message that attacking us in our own home was a VERY stupid idea. However, they did manage to evade the local patrols and our own engagement for a time. I'll admit, the farmer specifically was good... very good. A shame he is possibly the foulest demon amongst Kusari. Self-dmittedly a murderer, rapist, corperate corruptor, and vile excuse for a human.
We continued our engagement, but then overheard strange comm chatter from a vessel callsigned 'Libra'. It indicated to be an Orca gunboat escorting a Convoy nearby, and dared to come into our own home and threaten to engage us too!
Ultimately however, the Gunboat chose the wise option of not wasting it's time. Though it's firepower surely would have turned the tide against us. We continued to engage the KNF, in what became a drawn out firefight. However, we had the upper hand through it all. Ultimately, the Farmer and his KNF lackey realised they could not win, and fled.
Apparently, a Kishiro mining ship had strayed into the fray. Our patrols had disabled it's engines and it was trapped. With no escort, and Sisterhood, Dragon, and Consortium re-enforcements already arriving, it knew better then to fight back. To make matters worse, a Darkmatter wave was fast approaching. The captian chose the very wise option to stand down and surrender to us. We towed it back to Ainu and the Consortium are probably boarding it as we speak.
One final note... we will need superior weapons then Suncannons if we are to hope to do anything more then keep shields down. I am already looking into replacing my ship's missile cannons, but will need to aquire some general-purpose weapons more powerful then what I have now.
With that, I bid you Domo arigato, sisters. I am going to settle in to a nice hot bath now... as it has been quite a day.
Com ID: Golden Chrysantemum Chusa Fumiko Shimazu
Location: Ainu Depot, Hokkaido system.
Callsign: Golden Chrysantemums Theta 3
Transmitted to: Morioka base, Tau 65 system
-Open transmission-
I've returned from Chanai a week ago and spoken with an elder for the very first time. The elder had a specific mission in mind for me. I have been assigned to Furyoku station in Okinawa system. Specifics of the assignment haven't been revealed yet, but I was told I should speak with Interspace Commerce represantative regarding my purpose there.
I will soon move my base operations to Furyoku station to report regarding my assignment.
From: Captain Ryu Saiba
Location: Ainu depot
To: the GC pilotes
Subject: I'M BACK !!!
So I just came back cause I had matters, All my ships (an advanced train, a Huntress cruiser, a Gunboat, 2 bombers was deleted...
I want to tell you that I missed you sisters, even you Ironwatsas (stupid robot :D ), I had matters with my internet connection, and with my wife (//girlfriend in RL, we broke up ;( )
I've started a new ship (startflier) that I named [GC]-Ryu.Saiba (like the first), but I need credits for the ship, guns, armour, and all the stuff
I ask you, sisters, to help me to come back with you, and you know me ^^, I'll do my best (as always xD )
ps: if you wanna help, just send me some cash on my account, once I'll connect, I'll go and buy the ship and all, I think that you know that you can trust me...
if not, just thanks that you've read my message...
I MISS YOU ALLL!!! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH
**Incoming Transmission**
Comm ID - Col. Diablo, Commander {SOB} / [BLS]
Target ID - GC Command
Subject: Bounty
Begin Transmission:
Hola Honorable Elders,
Please forgive me for intruding on your communications channel. Seems my communications officer has misplaced the codes for your diplomatic transponder.
In any case, I bring you an offer that may benefit us both. Recently, the Farmers Alliance [AFA] have attacked a few of the Blue Lotus Syndicate ships carrying Cardamine through Kusari to multiple distribution points including Ainu. There fore we have issued a bounty upon their simple minded heads.
I have also sent the {SOB}Assassin's squad after these hicks, but on a completely different contract.
With our valued alliance with you, we have included a bonus to any Chrysanthemums pilot who shoots down any of the [AFA] dogs. Full details of the bounty can be found HERE and all claims for payment should be sent to that transmission.
Also, I ask on behalf of the {SOB}Assassins Squad for permission to dock & re-fuel & re arm at the Ainu Depot.
Today was a good day! As I approached Ainu, it seemed that that barbarian Ze'ev of the AFA was again causing problems with some of his associates. The GC suffered some losses, but they were quickly recovered and returned for medical treatment.
Hazabachi Tokido of the AFA was dismantled by GC|Misao.Mitsurugi in Hokkaido, at which point Ze'ev took flight. We pursued and Lady Kurisho managed to finish him off in Kyushu. He was retrieved by the police patrols in the area. Hopefully their stories will help to demoralize the Farmers, allowing further success for our cause!
Pardon M'lady but I am encrypting my identity here. I do not wish for "CS" or the "Wild" to know who I am and that I have reported this. Nonetheless, out of concern for you and your honored sisters I submit the recording fragment I was able to overhear in passing through Tohoku earlier today. My apologies for repeating the insult--more was said that was even worse but this is all I captured:
May you be avenged seven-fold and if I may ever be of assistance do not hesitate to contact me. There were four "CS" in the assembly there but this one and "ironwatsas" were the only ones I recall by name. This was the only Wild I heard as well.
Pardon M'lady but I am encrypting my identity here. I do not wish for "CS" or the "Wild" to know who I am and that I have reported this. Nonetheless, out of concern for you and your honored sisters I submit the recording fragment I was able to overhear in passing through Tohoku earlier today. My apologies for repeating the insult--more was said that was even worse but this is all I captured:
May you be avenged seven-fold and if I may ever be of assistance do not hesitate to contact me. There were four "CS" in the assembly there but this one and "ironwatsas" were the only ones I recall by name. This was the only Wild I heard as well.
*Return transmission on same channel and encryption.*
Thank you for your .....'report'. We shall look into the matter further.
Is this sarcasm? You are not implying the GC are accepting such things? I had hoped to improve my own relationship with your group which has been a bit aggressive to me in past. Is this why? I hope not.
Of Course we do not accept such things, and it is being dealt with, With force if needs be.
This is now our matter and as i said, it is being dealt with, I will be contacting you later on but for now,
Stay Safe.
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