To: Akiko Miku, Agent "L". | From: Homura.

[Nika]

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Recipient: Akiko Miku, Agent "L".

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Sender: "Homura"

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Subject: Proposition and invitation.

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Encryption: Unbreakable.

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Gēmu wa sudeni hajimatte imasu.

Inshō-tekide mushi no chūsei kokoro de, anata wa watashi no ane o otta
Sore ijō no sawagi o sezu ni, watashi wa anata ni atarashī banā no shiita ni atsumari, watashi no te ni yotte tsukura reta yoriyoi mirai ni watashi o tsurete iku koto o susumemasu.
Anata ga kono suteppu o kimerunara, kantan ni aruku koto ga dekinai to iu jijitsu ni sonaete junbi o shiite kudasai. Shōgun wa kesshite hyōgi-kai ni yotte shōnin sa rezu, aruteido sono kengen o seigen suru koto ga dekimasu.
Shikashi, kesshite sore wa watashitachi o suwara semasen.
Henka no toki ga kita. Soshiite, korera no henkō o tehai suru koto ga dekimasu. Anata no nigirikobushi o ken ni atsumereba, watashi wa seihō de anata o matsudeshou. Watashitachiha, watashitachi no hōhō to mokuteki o rikai shiite inai subete no hito no bēru no ushiro ni kakusa remasu.
Watashi no jōtaijō o ukeirete kudasai - anata ga arawareru yūki to torubeki atarashī mirai o motte sugu ni. Tau - 44 ga anata o matteimasu.
Koko de o ai shimashou.

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The game has already begun.

With impressive, selfless loyalty, you followed my older sister - just as I followed.
Without further ado, I invite you to gather under a new banner and follow me to a better future created by our hands.
Be prepared for the fact that if you decide on this step - an easy walk it will not. The Shogun will in no way be accepted by the Council, capable of limiting its power to some extent.
But in no case it will not make us sit back.
The time of change has come. And we can arrange these changes. If you gather your fist into a fist, I will wait for you in the west, where we will be hidden behind a veil from all who do not understand our ways and purposes.
Accept my invitation - as soon as you have the courage to show up and a new future to take. Tau-44 is waiting for you.
I'll meet you there.

Clan Ando

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.

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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

[Imperium]

ID: Akiko Miku
Location: En Route -> New Tokyo
Subject: Polite Rejection
Encryption: Kusari Civilian Standard (KCS)

Konichiwa.

Looking at what you have attached I have concerns that you do not understand the meaning of to be a Blood Dragon. I won't pretend that I am a font of knowledge on the subject, but I do know a rather large amount due to my research. I truly doubt you will ever have support from the Shogunate or the other clans with this method of leadership and governance. I should also point out that I try to keep my head out of combat as much as possible which is why research on Sendai works rather well a lot of the time.

While my situation is not exactly ideal, and I spend more time away from the Dragons than with the walls of those I work with, I am still content with what I do now. I do not wish to get involved within the politics of the Dragons; I've read up on it, and I know where it goes.

Mata ne.

[Nika]

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Recipient: Akiko Miku.

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Sender: "Hikari"

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Subject: RE: Polite rejection.

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Encryption: "Okina hogo."

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Konbanwa, Miku-san.

Boku wa namae Hakodate Hikari, i am responsible for the internal affairs of The Ando Clan. It is a pleasure to make your acquitance. However, let us turn to more important matters.
Akemi-san kept me updated on the details regarding your case, and personality of Hiro Asai, your Daimyo.
I apologise if this might sound disturbing for you, but, evidently, Daimyo Asai has fallen deaf on ears, rooted deeply into his 'old ways', 'traditions' - as he might present it, Miku san. But i will allow myself to be honest - not me, not Yoshino-san, not Akemi-san could see nothing but bloated ego of this person, all his ambitions are directed not towards ensuring forward to ensure further glory and honour of The Blood Dragons, but rather - his own appreciation.

Your Daimyo is just showing off, for whatever reasons, before The Shogunate.
But that is right, indeed. Who are we to judge people's folly.

Thus, we shall refrain from judging Daimyo Asai, leaving all his deeds on his conscience.

However, this is where another difference of Ando Clan lies. As a model of democratic state, we listen to our people and respect their opinion, no matter if you are a part of The Council or not. Trust me, Miku-san, on the brink of the establishment of Clan Ando there is enough work for everyone, be it politics, combat, or digging through ancient scrolls; as such, you shall be assigned to whatever fits you the most.
You will be conducting your research without necessarity to put you into extensively uncomfortable conditions, as we will do our best to create those conditions for you aboard of Sekigane. No politics. No combat. You will be able to focus on what you prefer to attend.

You will be able to retain your true name.

Reconsider our offer, Miku-san. Should you deny it again - we shall no longer bother you. However, i shall be honest - we hope to hear a positive answer.
It is time to view things differently, Miku-san, as changing pace is usually for the best.
Hope to hear you soon, Miku-san.

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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

[Imperium]

ID: Akiko Miku
Location: New Tokyo
Encryption: Kusari Civilian Standard (KCS)

Konichiwa.

I'm going away for some time. While I am gone, I will think upon your offer and consider it.

Itte kimasu.