Konnichiwa, I stand before you armed and open handed.
The relationship between the Imperial Kusari Navy and the Kingdom of Bretonia has gone through many phases. We have been acquaintances, enemies, allies and even friends. The rule of my brother, Emperor Jien Kogen was not perfect. Like any other ruler throughout history he made some mistakes and pushed the nation in ways that some did not want to go. But under his guidance Kusari was strong, self assured and proud.
Unfortunately that time has ended, honorless hyenas have claimed power in Kusari, They have torn down the pride of the people and focused the nation on greed. My beloved people are but a shadow of their former selves.
This is why the time has come for my forces to begin focusing on the plight of Kusari and returning my nation to it’s place in the stars. I have sent some of my forces north towards our homeland to begin operations to prepare Kusari for my return. Sentoudan Nagasaki and Awaji have found a safe passage behind the Gallic advance to the borders of Kusari while Sentoudan Yamaguchi has anchored in the Roussillon system to ensure our supply lines between Kusari and Bretonia remain open.
I will return and free my people from the corruption that is the Gallic puppets that now inhabit my palace and fight for the scraps of our previously glorious Empire.
While I am focused now more than ever on freeing my people, I wish to reaffirm our relationship.
Two task forces still remain with the realm of Bretonia and are committed to helping you stay the Gallic advance. It is my hope that they can remain there for the time being to assist your forces by conducting their usual guerrilla tactics in disrupting supply lines, defense of Bretonia and general assistance where your armed forces need it.
You are not alone in your conflict, the strength your people have shown during this time has made the people of Bretonia friends where there was not before. Your people have proven to be an inspiration to not only my people but many others across the colonies.
It is for this reason that I wish to attend New London to award the highest honor I am able to your sovereign leader Her Majesty Carina I Queen of Bretonia, the Order of Chrysanthemum.
Her valiant leadership of the Kingdom of Bretonia has allowed you to stand against impossible odds and remain proud that you have held off the largest invasion force in Sirius, I only hope that I may live up to such a grand example as has been displayed by this magnificent monarch.
Signed.
Kōtaishi Tetsuya Kogen.
Crown Prince of Kusari.
One's Kingdom and its proud people continue to stand against the misguided invasion force of the madman, Charles XI, but it does not do so alone.
Apparent in their efforts during our final withdrawal from Leeds' space, our allies have saved many who stand in defence of the home and refuge We find oneself residing in.
What was found lacking were the two Imperial battlegroups stationed in Leeds longer than the new menace was truly known to us. One had almost considered you as deserting when informed of it. A hasty judgement in retrospect; fortunately it was proved false, if you have a newer purpose in your mind to aid against Gallia then pursue it with haste.
Our Admirals view it best to keep any remaining defensive forces to the north, specifically Our system of Dundee. It was said that this will reduce the distance of your supply lines and avoid any disparaging claims that would arise in others if you were seen in force within the Realm.
We admit that your testament of one's virtue was well-received, hence this personal reply of mine. Despite protests of some naysayers within the Cabinet, I will personally receive you on the capital where we may stand face-to-face. One has learned that leading from behind the scenes is not fitting in any situation, particularly times such as these.
We bid you good day and swift fortune in your coming endeavour.
Carina I, Imperatrix ...Sovereign of the Realm of Greater Bretonia ...Empress of Tau ...Defender of Justice ...Protector of the Independent Worlds of Magellan and Cortez ...Head of the Order of the Bretonian Empire