To: Natio Octavarium, Crayter Republic.| From: Homura.

[Nika]

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Recipient: Natio Octavarium, Crayter Republic superiors.

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Sender: "Homura"

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Subject: A base of operations.

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Encryption: Unbreakable.

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Konbanwa, esteemed allies and neighbors.

Not much time have passed since the initial contact, and it has come to my attention that i can no longer sustain my current operations alone, without likeminded people who'd voluntarily follow me and support my cause as they would believe it is a just one, and a safe haven for those people to stay without concerns of being threatened by any kind of odds we, Dragons, may encounter.

As such, Tau-44 was chosen as one of the multiple locations for the beginning of the construction of our modular base, however, we just can not ignore the fact of your presence, and obviously major role in that solar system. Which is why, before we start the construction, we would like to ask for the permission of both mentioned factions, as well as for them to forward to me any concerns they have in mind regarding that modular base.

You might be concerned with what we are going to do right under your noses. Thus, i shall give you a glimpse at the concept of a brand new clan forming within The Shogunate.

Clan Ando.

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Clan Daimyo: Formally - Akemi "Homura" Ando, actually - no appointed Daimyo, power is focused in the hands of The Council.

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While Asai Clan is considered a direct successor of all Augus assets and achievements - Clan Ando is Augus' successor by spirit, as it is being found by Homura, whom by the time happened to be Sakurai Augus closest ally - and her advisor on even the most sensitive matters, while also standing in command of Augus flagship, Kirishima, and reviewing the operations on Sendai.

The 'disappearance' of Daimyo Augus left Homura stranded, she simply vanished into shadows, once again reconsidering her plans - before taking her next step. Few months later, Akemi Ando gained her audience with The Shogun, where she encouraged the usage of NEMP payloads Sendai should've still had in possession to bolster the Dragon's efforts in Nagano, and moving her own assets there to ensure her initial plan succeeds, and no intrusion will mess up her plans, and she will soon walk into the gardens of Tomioka.
Meanwhile, Homura looked to systematize her efforts, give them a new course of action, and to act more directly.

Clan Ando have became an emphasis of those efforts, rallying the people under the banner of those who seek different view on their Home, and it's future as The Democratic Republic of Kusari.

As by now, the Clan is unrecognized by neither The Shogunate, neither other Clans, through it have already gained significant support from their neighbors in self-claimed Tau-44 system and are currently in process of negotiations with Natio Octavarium, Crayter Republic and Ouroboros about further collaboration and support.

Diplomatic affairs:
Allied

The Hideyoshi Shogunate

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Cordial

Natio Octavarium
Ouroboros Hakugyokurou

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Neutral

The Watanabe Clan
The Minamoto Clan
The Kijima Clan
Crayter Republic
Auxesia Covenant
Kishiro
Battlegroup Scarabeus
The Order
Gas Miners Guild

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Hostile

The Asai Clan
Gallic Corporations
Kusari Naval Forces
Kusari Police

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At war

Samura
The Nomads
The Wild: Aoi Iseijin, Das Wilde, Hanta 313 Iseijin
Gallic Royal Navy

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Short-term objectives:

• Gain more supporters, both independent and within the ranks of the Blood Dragons.
  
• Establish the Clan's permanent base of operations, establish the permanent supply contracts for the modular installation.
  
• Establish the Clan's democratic model of society led by The Council.
  

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Long-term objectives:

• Establish The Democracy Republic as the new political system of Kusari.
  
• Acquire the samples of new technologies and establish capapibilities of reproducing them within the Clan.
  
• Liberate Sakurai Augus from her misery.
  

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Clan Ando.

Overcoming the limits of imagination,
Shaping a better future beyond their sight.

I am looking forward to your response.

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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

[Thexare]

[ Incoming Transmission ]

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Identification: Minister Victor Delacroix
Affiliation: Octavarium Intelligence Commission

To: Homura

Subject: Re: A base of operations
Encryption: The sort that makes the LSF cry
Location: OCS Black Cloud II

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Many things about this are interesting to me.

This appears to be a return of the progressive Dragons of the turn of the century. A welcome change.

You have our agreement, which is of course contingent on Crayter also allowing it. Tau-44 seems like an unusual location, however, being fully outside Kusari. This isn't an objection, but simply a point of curiosity - why did you choose Tau-44?

We would also like to minimize combat in Tau-44. Obviously repelling Gallic and Kusari scouts is encouraged, but beyond that we would prefer if engagement be kept to self-defense. That being said, this is predominantly their space by law and claim, so that is really more of a request than anything.

Minister Victor Delacroix
Octavarium Intelligence Commission

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[Nika]

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Recipient: Minister Delacroix.

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Sender: "Homura"

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Subject: Reasoning.

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Encryption: Unbreakable.

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Konnichiwa, Minister.

That is indeed a right question you have brought up. Why would we even bother with building our modular base so far from main theatre of Kusari struggles?
The reasoning of such decision is as simple and prosaic as it gets: while you have pretty much correctly noticed "the return of the progressive Dragons" - our bretheren certainly not going to welcome it as much as you do. All of them are awfully conservative, followers of the old ways, where's the only mean to beat the opponent while preserving Dragons' honour is to turn him into a cloud of space dust - or honourably die trying, while we will do our best to stick to more peaceful ways - unless forced to do otherwise.

I suppose you pretty much understood our current position: not acknowledged by anyone, we have to stay away from all the prying eyes, both Samura puppets and our bretheren, as we are not certain on how they are going to react to our appearance.

Of course, your desires have been noted. We shall keep the combat restricted to self-defence and assistance to Natio Octavarium and Crayter Republic forces. Your request have been noted, Minister.

However, as an extenstion of this agreement, we would like to request logistical support for the modular base. This barely includes basic supplies, but rather the commodities we will be unable to get our hands on due to law enforcement of most houses being not too fond of us, Blood Dragons.

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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

[Thexare]

[ Incoming Transmission ]

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Identification: Minister Victor Delacroix
Affiliation: Octavarium Intelligence Commission

To: Homura

Subject: Re: A base of operations
Encryption: The sort that makes the LSF cry
Location: OCS Black Cloud II

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Indeed, while the basic supplies are readily-available thanks to the local Zoner populations, some more exotic needs can be difficult.

Some of the components you will need to source from someone else - the fusion diodes, for example, are not something we can readily get. The Rheinwehr has a history of violent objection to our presence, you see. I would suggest Junker or Zoner contacts for situations like those.

For the rest, I believe the Octavarium Mercantile Guild would welcome another contract, so if these plans proceed with Crayter's consent I'll pass the details along to them.

Minister Victor Delacroix
Octavarium Intelligence Commission

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[TheShooter36]

"Homura"

Greetings, I am Daniel Garvey, Minister of Defense of Crayter Republic and representative of the Republic.

From what i see you request constructing a modular installation at Tau-44, am i right? As i see you are current leader of Clan Ando and Dragons are close allies to us, i will authorize your request for a modest fee of 35 million Sirius Credits as one-time payment per our laws. You may send the licensing fee to =CR=Treasury bank account. May the installation serve all of us well.

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Signed, Daniel Garvey
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic

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[Nika]

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Recipient: Daniel Garvey.

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Sender: "Homura"

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Subject: Fee payment processed.

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Encryption: Unbreakable.

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Mr. Garvey.

It is a pleasure to hear your agreement. The fee payment have been authrorised and processed.
On a side note - I would like to inquire about Crayter Republic logistics division current capabilities, and if it is possible to request certain supplies for the modular base, or, in case the aforementioned request is impossible - to grant the supplying vessels the right to traverse through Crayter Republic Sovereign space? We will make sure for the mentioned suppliers not to bring in any commodities listed as contraband in Crayter Republic Sovereign Space.

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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

[TheShooter36]

"Homura"

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There is no need for granting permission to trading ships as our laws does not prohibit trading ships in any way unless carrying contraband, even then you can apply for contraband goods license. Our primary shipping and engineering Corporation, Integral Systems Engineering, may help you regarding supplies as much as possible. All you need is asking for that.

Have a nice day.

Signed, Daniel Garvey
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic

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[Nika]

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Recipient: Daniel Garvey.

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Sender: "Homura"

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Subject: Logistical support.

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Encryption: Unbreakable.

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Mr. Garvey.

At the current state, the base requires 78 thousands units of Hull Segments and 20 thousands units of Industrial Hardware for two Storage modules respectively. All the deliveries shall be paid for as the import prices have already been established. In the upcoming days we are going to get in touch with Independent Miners Guild to see if it is possible to establish the resources extraction contract with them regarding Tau-23 mineral resources, Niobium and Beryllium, to be precise, to make the base open for export as soon as possible.

The modular base is Sekigane Depot, located in Tau-44, grid square 3A, veiled by the Sumatra Cloud.

I also feel like inquiring about the procedure of acquiring the contraband goods license. Not that we are going to use it right away, but this might come in handy in the future.

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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