A container transports exits the jump hole into Omicron Minor only to see a battle just in front of the jump hole. The two Black Dragon VHF and the two Corsair escorts quickly move to engage the Bounty Hunters that have attacked the Order at Omicron Minor. Already the Bounty Hunters had been pushed back by the Order war ships, and the newly arrived reinforcements only solidify the victory.
Container Transport bringing supplies to Omicron Minor requesting docking privileges is heard over the comms once the Bounty Hunters were pushed from the Jump Hole. Quickly the Order operatives approve the vessel's request as the Hogosha transport and her two Black Dragon escorts fly towards Toledo; the two Corsair vessels move to hunt down the Bounty Hunters alongside the Orders ships.
The comms once again open up; To Order operatives, where should the shipment of H-Fuel and manufacturing supplies be dropped off? They are informed to dock at Battleship Isis to drop of their supplies. Once en board the battleship, the Hogosha crew are met by Order personal, and with their Kusarian speed and efficacy 150 units of Artifacts, 300 units of Basic Alloy, 300 Units of Deuterium, 200 units of engine components, 500 food rations, 1000 units of h-fuel, 200 units of luxury consumer goods, 10 units of mining machinery, 100 units of O2, 200 units of polymers, 10 units of robotic components, and 300 units of super alloy are dropped off at the Battleship.
Shortly after the supplies are secured on the Battleship several well dressed Kusari men exit the Container Transport. As they make their way across the flight bay the of massive warship, they are met by the pilot of one of the Black Dragon escorts, and the men make their way to the comm panel at the end of the cargo bay. One of the Kusari men walks up to the Order officer standing at the comms;
Konnichiwa, I am Ruuku Ochi of the Black Dragon Society. With myself there are several other Hogosha Syndicate leaders as well as the Kumichō himself. We have come to discuss a supply treaty with your 'High Command', please get us into contact with these men.
Duty and honour
Elder Ruuku Ochi, So-Honbucho of The Black Dragon Society
Three tall men , all wearing thick , black armor clothing entered the Docking Bay and headed towards the Black Dragon supply ship. Order personal where already unpacking the shipment delivered and where hastily clearing the dock bay. Isis needed to be able to quickly provide docking and repairs to the many Order fighters protecting Minor. Delays where not something the crew of the Isis was used to , so the dock was swiftly cleared and most of the supplies boarded for transport towards Toledo.
The three men closed in on the Black Dragon elders. Wearing their battle suits , they where close to 2.30 meters in height. One of them quickly pressed a code on his right arm and his visor opened , revealing the face of a young , battle hardened , colored man.
" Please forgive us for the delay , honored representatives of the Hogosha. " - He rumbled , while bowing to the men in front of him. The other two soldiers followed this example.
"I am captain Doran of the Department of Assassination and Interrogation , under Admiral Mirage's command."
A short pause followed , on the count of the fact that the noise from the mover , which tried to lift one of the heavy mining machines was interfering with the dialog.
" Please , follow me , you have chosen a time of great trouble for the Order. All of the members of the High Command are currently investigating an act of great betrayal , born from within the Council itself. This is a troublesome time indeed , sir. "
" Currently a gathering of epic proportions is being held in the Grand Hall on Toledo. My admiral is there at the moment. "
" I have orders to make your stay here as pleasurable as possible , sir. For you and your subordinates and if you wish , I shall escort you to this meeting. "
Ruuku smiles and bows his head to the captain. I apologize for coming at an inopportune moment, I thought a grand display of our goods would be ideal but it appears our timing is off.
There is a pause in the talk as more of the mining machinery is moved from the flight deck; Ruuku takes this moment to obviously size up Doran and two guards. We would be happy to attend this meeting; it would be a good opportunity to see the men I will be dealing with. Please Captain, lead the way.
Duty and honour
Elder Ruuku Ochi, So-Honbucho of The Black Dragon Society
" So be it , sir. " - Doran bowed once more and then issued a command with nothing more then a look in his men's eyes. The two soldiers took there places on both sides of the Hogosha elders and not long after , captain Doran spoke again.
" Please , sir. Follow us to my ship. It will quickly take us to the surface of Toledo. Your transport will be taken care of well enough. For The Order's close allies , Minor is perhaps the safest place in Sirius to be. "
Taking one heavy step after the other , the escort and the Hogosha elders moved towards an Order vessel , also docked at Isis. It was a compact freighter , heavily modified by Mirage's department.
The trip to Toledo was short and effortless. It took no more then a couple of minutes , do to a slight delay on the Docking Ring. The white ship glided easily thrue the freezing atmosphere of Toledo.
" Most of the planets surface is uninhabitable , Black Dragons. That is why the Grand Hall is located several levels bellow the ground. "
As Doran finished his last sentence , the ship headed straight towards the planet's surfise. At the last moment before the impact , two large , covered with decades old ice , blast doors slid open , revealing a teeming base beneath the planet's surfise.
" Welcome to Toledo , sir's " - Said Doran while looking at one of the internal shipyards and it's massive ships.
The freighter docked with a large building , which had a circular shape and was no smaller then a small base. This was the Command Headquarters of the Order's High Command.
" The Grand Hall is located within these walls. " - Rumbled the large man , while leaving the craft.
" We shall take you inside , I believe the gathering is still not over. "
After showing his pass to the guards , positioned at one of the doors leading to the main chamber , Doran kindly took the Hogosha Elders within the walls of the Grand Hall. Behind the doors , where countless of men and women , most of which where members of the Order , gathered to hear what was going on with the High Command. A large chunk of the people present , however , belonged to the Corsair Elders , who had an impressive amount of guards with them.
Although the room was cramped , members of The Order gave place for the men in black armor and the people they escorted to pass. Corsairs where demanding to know what was going on , members of the Order where also unhappy with how this " Court Martial " was developing into a farce.
It was no problem , for Doran to acquire fitting seats for people such as the Hogosha elders. They where seated in on of the balconies of the hall , where it was easy to spot everything in the entire hall. The escort took their place around all sides of the Hogosha Elders. They remained unseated.
" I hope these seats are to your liking , honored Black Dragons. "
In the middle of the room there was only one admiral present from the entire High Command . It looked like Mirage was standing on trial and not the actual suspect.
These seats are more than acceptable, Captain Says Ruuku as himself and the other Hogosha representatives took their seats.
The group of Kusarian men look around the room, noting the people the recognized and the many more they did not. Ruuku was happy to be present at the court martial, he wished to know the fate of the Order Admiral who came to his home and insulted his people.
Duty and honour
Elder Ruuku Ochi, So-Honbucho of The Black Dragon Society
Ruuku Ochi sat around Toledo far too long. He had spent days in the spartan quarters that the Order had given him and the delegation of Hogosha syndicate bosses simply waiting to hear from the High Command. He had visited the officer's bars, had seen what little war offered for entertainment, and had caught up on much paperwork. Ruuku knew that he had arrived at a bad time; the Order was court martialing one of their highest ranking operatives, but he also knew what happened to Aki Kimura was quite some time coming. He wished that the Order also knew that, and would move onto other business at hand.
Tired of waiting, Ruuku walked to the comm panel on the far side of his room and switched on the communications. He didn't know where in Toledo his signal was being transmitted to, but he knew the people working for the Order would relay the message to where it needed to go;
Order High command, this is Ruuku Ochi of the Black Dragon Society. Myself and several other Hogosha syndicate bosses have been enjoying your hospitality here on Toledo for sometime now, however I believe now is the time we talk. I have several business proposals that have, to this point, been completely ignored by all of you. I strongly suggest that you grant us an audience with you sooner rather than later.
Duty and honour
Elder Ruuku Ochi, So-Honbucho of The Black Dragon Society