Good evening.
I recently set out on my first scouting mission. A recent surge of activity by the Kusari Exiles in the news agencies took my attention. According to those reports, they are leaving Bretonia and focusing their efforts in the Taus and even Kusari.
Apparently, even the reports of the Exiles assaulting a Samura convoy are true.
Knowing that, and that the recent surge of their activity might endanger the operations of the Blood Dragon Shogunate, I set out for the Tau systems to find them myself. Although I was yet unable to locate their Base of operations, I encountered a patroling vessel of their fleet, an individual called Mori Tsuzumi.
I did my best to extort information out of him, a copy of my conversation with him logged via my blackbox will be transferred safely. The most important points are the following:
- The Exile force is organized and has a central high command. It might pose a threat to our allies on Kyoto.
- Apparently, the leadership of those Exiles is mainly done via a admirality, rather than the Emperor (Tetsuya, apparently) as central commanding figure.
- The 343rd has apparently encountered vessels of the 9th LSF division (D9), which are known infectees. Those encounters have apparently been of violent nature.
- The lower ranks of the 343rd don't seem to be informed of the D9s nature as incubi, neither do they know about the existence of those.
[20.07.2015 21:39:53] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Well well well, what do we have in here.
[20.07.2015 21:40:08] Order|Weeping.Banshee: It looks like we meet again, Ensign.
[20.07.2015 21:40:23] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: *Mumbles.* Right...
[20.07.2015 21:41:29] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: So, The Order... I haven't seen you since I've joined the 343.
[20.07.2015 21:42:02] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Uh-huh.
[20.07.2015 21:42:11] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: So, what is your deal in here?
[20.07.2015 21:42:35] Order|Weeping.Banshee: You say you know us, right?
[20.07.2015 21:42:48] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Privately. Not sure about High Command. [20.07.2015 21:43:32] Order|Weeping.Banshee: So you actually believe I am going to answer your question? *her eyes look either amused or threatening, hard to tell without seeing the rest of her face*
[20.07.2015 21:43:59] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Well, consindering it is you who is deep inside the not-so-neutral territory.
[20.07.2015 21:44:45] Order|Weeping.Banshee: The Order doesn't only operate in the Omicrons. And those can hardly be called non-hostile.
[20.07.2015 21:44:56] Order|Weeping.Banshee: So your argument is pretty much invalid.
[20.07.2015 21:45:10] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I haven't said they are friendly, either.
[20.07.2015 21:45:22] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Keep in mind you are around Imperial Navy's territory, agent.
[20.07.2015 21:45:43] Order|Weeping.Banshee: And that's supposed to scare me?
[20.07.2015 21:46:23] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: It is not a really approbiate answer... I believe. [20.07.2015 21:46:41] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Huh.
[20.07.2015 21:47:50] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Now, find a way to kind-of-explain your presence in Nagasaki System, around our "core" territory.
[20.07.2015 21:48:10] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Oh, this system is called Nagasaki now? By whose authority?
[20.07.2015 21:48:33] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: His Majesty Emperor Tetsuya, and by loyalists of the Kusari Naval Forces.
[20.07.2015 21:48:43] Order|Weeping.Banshee: In short, rebels.
[20.07.2015 21:48:47] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Known as Kusari Exiles, such an ignorant name. [20.07.2015 21:49:15] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Well, it depends on the point of view on -who- is a rebel.
[20.07.2015 21:49:28] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods* that makes sense.
[20.07.2015 21:51:53] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: So. What's the business of yours in here... Perhaps spying onto Gallic Royal Navy? *Snickers.*
[20.07.2015 21:52:31] Order|Weeping.Banshee: The GRN? They're only a minor concern. I am here to evaluate the imperial position.
[20.07.2015 21:52:49] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: In which way, if I may ask?
[20.07.2015 21:53:25] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Their recent surge in operations has attracted my attention, so I figured I'd fly here and check in.
[20.07.2015 21:53:46] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Ah, so gossips are going pretty fast then. [20.07.2015 21:53:58] Order|Weeping.Banshee: We are the Order, remember that.
[20.07.2015 21:54:30] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Well, it's not a great mystery that Imperials withdrew from Bretonia. I'm not sure about news, but I've heard reaction was--
[20.07.2015 21:54:32] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: ---mixed.
[20.07.2015 21:54:55] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods* And why did you retreat?
[20.07.2015 21:55:32] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Why, maybe you bring other buddy, cigs and we should all play interview with a bad cop and good cop. *Laughs.*
[20.07.2015 21:55:52] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Well, let's say certain issues between Exiles and Bretonians, BAF to be more exact.
[20.07.2015 21:55:53] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Humour. Interesting.
[20.07.2015 21:56:27] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: That also isn't a great mystery, as it was unveiled for the Bretonian News Service.
[20.07.2015 21:56:31] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods* I thought so. Kusari was never really good in maintaining diplomatic relations with other cultures.
[20.07.2015 21:56:52] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Ohhhh, you are wrong on this one, agent. [20.07.2015 21:57:02] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: This one wasn't actually our fault.
[20.07.2015 21:57:09] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Is that so? Enlighten me, then.
[20.07.2015 21:57:51] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: In short, there was a certain misunderstanding between BAF and Imperials, which ended up in BAF admiral shooting one of outs.
[20.07.2015 21:57:54] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: //*ours
[20.07.2015 21:58:26] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I would be lying if I'd say I'm surprised. [20.07.2015 21:58:36] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Why is that?
[20.07.2015 21:58:46] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I mentioned it earlier.
[20.07.2015 21:59:17] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: *Eyes the Order agent.* We aren't xenophobic anymore, not in current position.
[20.07.2015 21:59:59] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I would be surprised if that would actually be true. Humans rarely change, you know.
[20.07.2015 22:00:03] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Some say that Emperor Kogen did a lot of bad after he was exiled, thankfully his brother takes a different approach.
[20.07.2015 22:00:42] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: And sometimes, people do change. Not everyone in Kusari are anti-gaijin.
[20.07.2015 22:00:58] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: But of course, there are... certain borders. [20.07.2015 22:01:02] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Indeed. The Republic is pretty welcoming of them. [20.07.2015 22:01:10] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Bah, "Republic".
[20.07.2015 22:01:20] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *raises eyebrow*
[20.07.2015 22:01:33] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I'm not sure if Liberty is aware about it being a Gallic puppet.
[20.07.2015 22:02:10] Order|Weeping.Banshee: So you're still using this as a justification for shooting your own people? [20.07.2015 22:02:40] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Note it and keep in mind: we do not target civilians. Only military assets.
[20.07.2015 22:03:05] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Also, I'm sure you know that in early stages of return, both sides were pretty unlikely to shoot first.
[20.07.2015 22:03:47] Order|Weeping.Banshee: You know, only recently I heard about a Samura convoy being ambushed by an Exile Wing.
[20.07.2015 22:03:55] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Aren't Samura civilians?
[20.07.2015 22:04:47] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Well, it was interception. Not shooting them to death.
[20.07.2015 22:04:54] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: It is something that GRN would do. [20.07.2015 22:05:20] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I assure you all civilians were released at Freeport 6 and Freeport 10, without single harm.
[20.07.2015 22:05:33] Order|Weeping.Banshee: It is an attack nonetheless - and furthermore, a large portion of their transport crews are missing, according to news reports.
[20.07.2015 22:05:44] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Whose news, mind if I ask?
[20.07.2015 22:05:57] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Samuras.
[20.07.2015 22:06:09] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Now that's a pretty interesting...
[20.07.2015 22:06:35] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: However, I am not sure if it was their decision to speak like that or they were forced to do so.
[20.07.2015 22:07:09] Order|Weeping.Banshee: So you pirate a convoy and then claim the republic is using this fact?
[20.07.2015 22:07:39] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: It was not act of piracy, agent. Or... was it. In certain point of view.
[20.07.2015 22:09:10] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I can tell you that no one was harmed. Ask Zoners around Freeports.
[20.07.2015 22:09:22] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Also, what would you think of moving to a more quiet place?
[20.07.2015 22:09:46] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: *Clicks something on the screen.* Delta 2, middle. [20.07.2015 22:11:11] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: While I disapprove the means... I must say it was something to be done by Imperial Navy.
[20.07.2015 22:11:36] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Being honest is an interesting trait.
[20.07.2015 22:11:46] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Indeed.
[20.07.2015 22:12:19] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I can't say I feel bad in here, inside Imperial Navy. Still better than out in Omicrons.
[20.07.2015 22:13:04] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods* to an extent.
[20.07.2015 22:14:30] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Funny... I was born around the day in which Donau was destroyed by The Order.
[20.07.2015 22:15:06] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Hmm. *her look is undefinable*
[20.07.2015 22:15:29] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Using nickname, as I see... Mind if I ask where are you from?
[20.07.2015 22:16:14] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Covert names are part of our work. But telling you where I am from could be risky.
[20.07.2015 22:16:21] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I can see it then.
[20.07.2015 22:16:31] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I am sure you understand.
[20.07.2015 22:16:51] Order|Weeping.Banshee: It is relieving, though, to find an imperial officer that doesn't fire right away.
[20.07.2015 22:16:57] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Indeed I do. If these blocks from Republic or GRN knew who I am, they would likely sent an assassin.
[20.07.2015 22:17:30] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Judging by your displayed name, you are either a pretender or the rightful heir to Kyushu.
[20.07.2015 22:17:50] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: That's not a mystery, but few in Republic remembers that.
[20.07.2015 22:18:06] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: And even fewer knows about that I had something to do with GRN.
[20.07.2015 22:18:09] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Being adept in sirian history has its benefits. [20.07.2015 22:18:17] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Indeed, it does.
[20.07.2015 22:19:55] Order|Weeping.Banshee: So.
[20.07.2015 22:20:12] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Mmm, yes?
[20.07.2015 22:20:22] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Now that we know each other, I have a question for you.
[20.07.2015 22:20:31] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Go ahead, agent.
[20.07.2015 22:20:49] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Do you know what hides in the great arch? [20.07.2015 22:21:31] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Not really. I haven't been in these parts of Kusari in my life. But there are... certain gossips around.
[20.07.2015 22:21:46] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Gossips, eh.
[20.07.2015 22:21:51] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Good to know.
[20.07.2015 22:22:18] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Some say its a space treasure island. *Chuckles on this one.* Some say it is somekind of retreat for the government.
[20.07.2015 22:22:25] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: But gossips are gossips.
[20.07.2015 22:22:38] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods* I understand.
[20.07.2015 22:23:13] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I had a friend who was assassinated by someone in Hokkaido.
[20.07.2015 22:23:26] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Ah?
[20.07.2015 22:23:30] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Bad thing is we went different ways.
[20.07.2015 22:24:09] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: But that's not the topic... anyway... he became pretty anxious and worried after that abdomination known as KTA fell down.
[20.07.2015 22:24:23] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: You know, that pseudo-business thing, hell, I don't remember what was that.
[20.07.2015 22:24:56] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Anyway, he went many places, he even went bounty hunting or even joined Dragons.
[20.07.2015 22:25:05] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: But then, he disappeared into nowhere. [20.07.2015 22:25:20] Order|Weeping.Banshee: The north of Kusari is a dangerous place. [20.07.2015 22:25:24] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Indeed.
[20.07.2015 22:25:36] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Yet, it is pretty difficult and strange case. [20.07.2015 22:25:41] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Why so?
[20.07.2015 22:26:05] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I dig here and there and I do not think KNF would do that. I excluded Imperial Navy as well.
[20.07.2015 22:26:20] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Some say, even Blood Dragons wouldn't do that. [20.07.2015 22:26:45] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: But to think about it... either he was paranoid or what he said was pretty true.
[20.07.2015 22:26:51] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Letting someone disappear? Have you thought about the possibility that he just went into deep cover?
[20.07.2015 22:26:58] Order|Weeping.Banshee: What did he say then?
[20.07.2015 22:27:23] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: He said about KNF patrols around strange places, such as Okinawa, Baffin or even Coronado.
[20.07.2015 22:27:51] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: They acted pretty normally, but he said there was something different in their appearance.
[20.07.2015 22:28:03] Order|Weeping.Banshee: 'different'?
[20.07.2015 22:28:34] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I would be pretty surprised to see Rheinlander, Libertonian and Kusari vessels in one place, as he did once, but fled.
[20.07.2015 22:29:02] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Still, I thought about it as a nonsense of a paranoid. [20.07.2015 22:29:09] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I am not sure what you want to tell me here, Ensign.
[20.07.2015 22:29:25] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Aaaand then, there were certain Libertonian vessels that did not match anything we met before.
[20.07.2015 22:30:00] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Some of them were bearing the D9 markings on their hull, as my friend told me that.
[20.07.2015 22:30:37] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Libertonian vessels, with pretty... exotic designs of their weaponry. I have never seen it before.
[20.07.2015 22:30:44] Order|Weeping.Banshee: The 9th Division is active here?
[20.07.2015 22:30:53] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Wait, you know them?
[20.07.2015 22:30:59] Order|Weeping.Banshee: We are the Order.
[20.07.2015 22:31:11] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Right... Oh well, I talk too much.
[20.07.2015 22:31:20] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Apparently.
[20.07.2015 22:31:20] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: But... yes... if this is their name.
[20.07.2015 22:31:35] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Let me give you a piece of advice.
[20.07.2015 22:32:00] Order|Weeping.Banshee: When you encounter such a vessel, don't trust anything they say.
[20.07.2015 22:32:15] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: We already know this.
[20.07.2015 22:32:47] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I think you might be aware of the events that happened long time ago, around Freeport 6?
[20.07.2015 22:32:55] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I heard of it.
[20.07.2015 22:33:19] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: KNF repelled the Liberty Navy vessels that for an unknown reason assaulted the Freeport.
[20.07.2015 22:33:51] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I assume that those vessels bore Division 9 insignia?
[20.07.2015 22:34:00] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: That is unknown to me, sadly.
[20.07.2015 22:34:08] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods*
[20.07.2015 22:34:22] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Let's say... I got cut out from the Daihon'ei... Yeah... Um... Yes.
[20.07.2015 22:34:48] Order|Weeping.Banshee: The high command? So the Exiles are indeed restructured and have a functioning chain of command?
[20.07.2015 22:34:56] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Of course.
[20.07.2015 22:35:33] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: After all, we are an Imperial Navy.
[20.07.2015 22:35:40] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *mumbles into her face cover. The only word you hear is 'Gefaehrlich'*
[20.07.2015 22:36:14] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: *Raises his eyebrow.*
[20.07.2015 22:36:30] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: What kind of "danger"?
[20.07.2015 22:36:42] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Nothing of note, Ensign.
[20.07.2015 22:36:50] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Rheinland, isn't it?
[20.07.2015 22:37:05] Order|Weeping.Banshee: If you mean the language - indeed.
[20.07.2015 22:37:25] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I will just assume you are from Rheinland. Nothing special about The Order, I assume.
[20.07.2015 22:37:56] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Even if I am, the Order recruits from everywhere. [20.07.2015 22:38:06] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Understandable.
[20.07.2015 22:38:41] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Anyway... Uh... Well.
[20.07.2015 22:39:19] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Yes?
[20.07.2015 22:39:32] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: It's nice for you to not to shoot me.
[20.07.2015 22:39:38] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: And vice versa, I believe.
[20.07.2015 22:39:55] Order|Weeping.Banshee: I would be pretty short-sighted to do so. [20.07.2015 22:40:00] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Oh?
[20.07.2015 22:40:40] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: ...You have been interviewing me, haven't you? [20.07.2015 22:40:58] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: *Mumbles.* I should stay shut... I swear... [20.07.2015 22:41:29] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *you are sure that she is smiling now, although a little uneasiness stays*
[20.07.2015 22:41:48] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: *Looks at the other's cockpit.*
[20.07.2015 22:42:45] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Uneasy, Ensign?
[20.07.2015 22:42:51] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: Kind of.
[20.07.2015 22:44:11] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Why so?
[20.07.2015 22:44:43] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: I don't know... Just a feeling.
[20.07.2015 22:44:54] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Huh.
[20.07.2015 22:45:21] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Well, it seems I have a schedule to keep. You have been helpful, ensign.
[20.07.2015 22:45:31] {343}Mori.Tsuzumi-Shoi: "Helpful."
[20.07.2015 22:45:37] Order|Weeping.Banshee: *nods* indeed.
[20.07.2015 22:45:42] Order|Weeping.Banshee: Sayonara.