To: Watanabe, Kijima, Asai, Yubokumin Clan. | From: "Homura."

[Nika]

---

Recipient: Daimyo Watanabe, Daimyo Kijima, Daimyo Asai, Yubokumin representative.

---

Sender: "Homura"

---

Subject: Nagano assault.

---

Encryption: Unbreakable.

---

Konbanwa, esteemed Brothers and Sisters.

Nagano assault supposed to significantly accelerate the takeover of planet Tomioka have now been approved by The Shogun, and, at such, i am about to set out to Kyoto to clarify the final bits of the attack plan, and, meanwhile, i am obliged to inquire if Clans would be capable of providing a necessarry unit of B69-R "Nodachi" Blood Dragon Bomber capable of masking it's presence with EM coating, or, to say it simple - equipped with Cloaking Device, as the said vessel is necessary to perform a strike on one of the marked targets.
On a side note, i understand it might be offending for you to see Yubokumin Clan also inquired to take a part in the operation, but, regardless your dislike of this fact - it is time for Dragons to put down the quarrels of the past and to stand united against our true enemies - Samura and their puppets - as the Brothers and Sisters we are.

I am looking forward to your responses.

---

---

Peace, being the distant dream it is, comes inevitably, and goes hand in hand with justice.
Cursed be the war.

Heroes never die! @Vitoniz30 @Connor

[The Kijima Clan]

TRANSMISSION: Begin

ENCRYPTION: High
PRIORITY: Moderate
TARGET ID: Homura
SUBJECT: Cloaked Bomber
SENDER CODENAME: Tengan Seibei

---

Konbanwa Homura,

It is a pleasure to speak with you at last. I have heard word going around that a new but returning Dragon has been making quite a name for themselves so well done for achieving that in such a small space of time. The Kijima clan have the assets you are asking for, however Daimyo Kijima is unwilling to work with the Yubokumin unless it is explicitly asked by the Shogun himself. If they remain part of these discussions we will be forced to end this communication.


The messenger of Kijima

---

Clan Kijima

Encoding Message . . .
Sending Data Packets . . .
Sent.
Enclosing Encryption Key. . .
Enclosed.
Cutting Transmission Data Flow . . .

The transmission has been terminated.

[Chrysalis]

---

Homura-san,

Obtaining Tomioka is cruicial, on that I will agree. For that purpose, agent Kabutowari roams the system with his Nodachi, ready to strike at any target, though lacking the stealth capabilities required.

However. I do not waste my words idly. Nor do I go back on them on a whim. I will not be beholden to shedding blood alongside traitors, nor will I force my men to be accomplices to such dishonor. A revision of this stance is only possible through direct order of the Taishogun.

Signed,
Loyal Servant of the Shogun, Your Stalwart Friend
Hirotada Watanabe

Honor and Integrity

---

[Nika]

---

Recipient: Tengan Seibei, Watanabe Hirodata.

---

Sender: "Homura"

---

Subject: RE: Claiming Tomioka.

---

Encryption: Unbreakable.

---

I understand where lies your concern, and where it comes from.
However.
This is that exact point at which you are supposed to put your grudges aside and all work as one to achieve this major goal, we all have to unite if we are even intending to succeed in this task that is going to demonstrate our true power to the pathetic puppets of Samura.
Only together, with all four Clans playing their part - we shall succeed.

However, let us turn to the more important matters.

Seibei-sama, it is indeed a pleasure to make your acquitance. And, as much as i am pleased - i am grateful for the expression of Kijima Clan to provide us with the asset crucial for success of the planned blow, however, it is quite disappointing to see such a wise man blindly following wrong statements, thus instilling further disorder among your Brothers and Sisters, which is clearly not something what we should observe in the times when our enemies have reassembled and are stronger than ever.

Watanabe-sama, it is as well a pleasure to make your acquitance, however, the above statement raises another matter for you to accomplish: in the day of the operation - please, make sure you leave a wing of at least two strike snubcraft to support out bombers in case of emergency situation. While i hope to avoid any unwanted consequences - we should be prepared for everything, including the intrustion of intependent factors.

I am grateful for the expression of your honest desire, and looking forward to our future collaboration.

On a side note - i have been granted an audience with The Shogun, so, by the time this message reaches you - it is highly possible that i will be present in His quarters to further discuss and clarify the plan.

---

---

Peace, being the distant dream it is, comes inevitably, and goes hand in hand with justice.
Cursed be the war.

Heroes never die! @Vitoniz30 @Connor

[Laz]

---

So this is your idea?

The project to create these powerful warheads took months upon months and you want to use them in a singular strike? Iie. That is a bad idea. Tomika is a battle that will take time and patience. Rushing a target with a high payload will only draw more attention from the Naval Forces and leave us in a weaker position. You take down one battleship, they station two more. We are fighting an uphill battle and have since our exile. They have multiple planets and countless RESs under their control. We fight from the shadows, as we always have.

The fact so many are supporting of this plan frightens me. It seems the idea of wining a battle has gone to people's heads and they are not looking at the potential consequences their actions bring. The Asai work to maintain a careful balance between our targets. Balance is something you need to pay attention to, as you are clearly lacking it currently.

Frankly, above all, I am most offended by the fact you have the audacity to suggest working with the Yubokumin. You should hang your head in shame and be branded a traitor for even thinking such. The Asai clan will not tolerate the Yubokumin in any way shape or form, we'd sooner give Kaijima unrestricted access to the Sendai archives. If we hear any more talk of siding with the Yubokumin we will be forced to take action, and I am sure you've heard stories of my combat prowess. Do not cross me.

That all being said, I shouldn't be surprised to see such a nonsensical suggestion coming from a woman. It's beyond me that the Shogunate would even agree to allow a woman to plan such a delicate and strategic operation. A certain degree of shame has been brought upon the Dragons this day.


Also cloaking devices bend EM radiation, not use it as shielding. Please brush up on your facts before making yourself the fool.

~Hiro Asai

---

---

[Nika]

---

Recipient: Hiro Asai.

---

Sender: "Homura"

---

Subject: RE: Nuisance.

---

Encryption: Unbreakable.

---

Not that i have expected much from you, Asai-sama. Regardless of my participation and planning, you will all follow the word of Taii-Shogun, with no exclusions. Should you become an obstacle - I will gladly liberate you from your misery. So, either collaborate, or step aside and watch.

---

---

Peace, being the distant dream it is, comes inevitably, and goes hand in hand with justice.
Cursed be the war.

Heroes never die! @Vitoniz30 @Connor

[Laz]

---

You are young and inexperienced. Like all children you must make mistakes in order to learn from them and avoid repeating them in the future. I will not deny you this life lesson, but I will not work alongside the Yubokumin. We and Kaijima posses significantly more power than that pitiful clan, so I suggest you choose wisely on where your alliances lie.

Life, like many things, is full of chances and mistakes. Some are minor. Some are life changing. Only after a mistake is made will you discover which. Be careful with where you toss your idle threats, as you might understand your actions have consequences.

~Hiro Asai

---

---