To: Lane Hackers - From: Mei Ayasato

[Ayasato Mei]

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The Lane Hackers, Adrian Malprave

The Watanabe clan have the time and supplies to start looking into the matter of reconstructing the grand Yamato, once again. As I've mentioned previously to Malprave-san, after long-lasting negligence on our part, the battleship fell into disrepair and we are unable to identify what the current issue is. We have come to ask you once more to assist us in reverse-engineering the Yamato vessel. Would your specialists be able to visit us on Mito to diagnose any current faults and assemble a list of the required components to get her to working condition?

Signed,
Mei Ayasato Watanabe

Honor and Integrity

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[The Espada]

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Howdy, Mei Ayasato - or "Kon'nichiwa" as they say up north in your nation.

I'll introduce myself even though we've already met before, although not officially. Name's Domingo Espada, I'll represent the Lane Hackers in this business and it'll be a pleasure working in conjunction trying to reconstruct the Yamato and to strengthen the friendship between our organizations. Mr Malprave is currently unavailable as he's busy dealing with another matter. So I'll be tending to this business.

While I'm no scientist, I can come and run scans and diagnostics so that our experts can analyze the data to reach a hypothesis on what's needed to replicate the Yamato. Provide a date with time so that we can arrange a proper meeting, and furthermore tell me about the history of the ship, and how it was constructed.

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[Ayasato Mei]

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The Lane Hackers, Domingo Espada

'Nichi' for day, and 'Ban' for evening, although it's always day in space.

So good day, Espada-san, I do remember you. Your exceptional combat skills have been on my mind since the Kijima games. Never would have imagined witnessing our Shogun be bested with such grace and prowess, right at the last moment. I aim to be a competent warrior myself, and you've inspired me to learn and fight even harder.
Now, as for the history of Yamato, well, we don't really know much except it was captured from Kusari Naval Forces a few years ago and never been touched since. We can meet in a week's time wherever comfortable, and I may escort you to Chugoku afterwards.

Signed,
Mei Ayasato Watanabe

Honor and Integrity

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[The Espada]

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Howdy again,

I thank you for the explanation and compliments, I'm glad to know I'm a driving motive for improving your way as a warrior. As for the meeting - I believe either tomorrow or Friday at 18:00 Standard Sirian Time would be a suitable time for us to meet up. Although, I cannot plot a course directly into Kusari as I am to bring a Liner fitted with many advanced pieces of equipment, and going through the Lanes would be perilous. I shall wait for you at Freeport 10 and from there we can move on to your noble home - Chugoku.

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[Ayasato Mei]

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Incoming Transmission
Source: Hikone
Encryption: NNPA

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Hello. Is this thing working? I hope I set it right.

One more thing I forgot to mention to you, Espada-san. My Daimyo is away for the moment and I was appointed to oversee clan Watanabe as prefect for the time being, so we should better meet a week from now, when Hirotada-dono returns. I figure it's best if I could turn all of my attention to our future task. Is Monday 16:00 SST alright with you?
I will also make sure to bring a formidable vessel to accompany your liner, although Freeport 10 is just a few jumps away through unpopulated systems, so we shouldn't expect any serious trouble.

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[The Espada]

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Howdy,
Monday - 16:00 SST is a suitable time for business. I'll see you there.

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