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Security Cypher: KIN48ac-23 Encryption: Very High Recipient: Büro der Marineintelligenz Subject: Further Discussion
Konnichiwa.
I am Asuka Kobayashi, a representative of the Kusari Naval Intelligence. Last month, there was a meeting between Kusari Naval Intelligence field agents and the director of the Büro der Marineintelligenz, with a discussion spanning many topics. The KNI would like to continue on these subjects, and establish a more frequent communication network to allow our two organizations to co-operate more efficiently.
First of all, the Kusari Naval Intelligence would like to request the Director to expand on the suggestion of having a joint Sigma cooperation to ensure the safety of passage between our two Houses. Mintaining stability within the system and to take measures against the progressively ever more aggressive and bold Gas Miners Guild is also an action that we should consider. It would be in both our interests to take measures to prevent obstructed civilian and official traffic in systems such as Sigma-13.
The second topic would be these 'Kemwer' Munitions that you've given to our scientists. Progress is slow, but we've managed to activate some of them, though their mechanisms are incredibly advanced and it will take a much longer time to study how they work. They also seem to be designed to prevent dissecting them to study parts and prevent tampering with the weaponry itself.
However, there is a grave connection that was discovered after field tests - they match the appearance and dangerous effect of recent Blood Dragon ships that appeared in our reports. It is uncertain if they are indeed from the same vein, but more investigation is necessary. We would gladly accept any information regarding breakthroughs of these munitions if any would appear.
There is also another matter of interest for KNI - the Omicrons. Especially now with criminals on our doorstep appearing with ever more dangerous technology, we feel the rising need to make advances in our own. Word has reached us that the Büro has a presence there, and we would like to send a small science expedition of ours as well. This is another opportunity for co-operation between our two organizations, as we lack the information to establish a reliable presence and be prepared for what might await.
Büro der Marineintelligenz Encrypted Video Transmission
.......● RECIPIENTS:.........Asuka Kobayashi .......● SENDER:-..............Volker Koch .......● LOCATION:´..........Planet New Berlin, New Berlin System .......● PRIORITY:..............█ █ █ ░ ░ .......● SUBJECT:..............Re: Further Discussion
Guten tag,
Excuse the delay. A lot of unpleasant things have crossed my paths recently.
Speaking of the Omicrons - An agreement with the Core allows our forces to use their installations within Omicron Rho. In return the Core receives small shipments of supplies from us. With Omicron Rho as secure staging point, we were able to intensify our efforts in edge world operations.
What i want to say is, negotiations with the Core might be beneficial for your agency and crucial for expeditions in future. Perhaps it is about time to open a channel for representatives of The Core, The Rheinland Military, and also the Kusari Naval Forces. The presence of military forces will be necessary to secure our borders in Sigma-13. However, it is obvious, that an increase of border controls is not enough to solve the issues with the guild, or those we have mentioned during the meeting in Honshu. I fear, more efforts will be necessary to stop the smuggle of Kemwer munitions. Therefore i suggest to invite the responsible admirals of the Rheinwehr and Kusari Naval Forces for further conversations. It will be their decision to launch direct military strikes against the Order within the edge worlds, which i consider an appropriate step, especially now.
That's all.
Hochachtungsvoll,
Direktor Volker Koch
Büro der Marineintelligenz, Oberkommando