Basically, Yamasaki-san reported that the Bounty Hunter Guild member refused to hand over those pilots seen there. As you can see by their uniforms, they are Kusari citizens. Oddly, the cruiser commander is wearing a Samura uniform while the gunboat captain is wearing a Kishiro uniform, but that's not up for discussion here. I have in the past been an advocate in the past of allowing the bounty hunters some more responsibility in addition to securing southern Kusari from criminal threats, but this recent incident may put a damper on such liberal thoughts.
It could be a misunderstanding of course, but such an incident cannot be explained away that simply. I look forward to a reply, as does Taisho Sulu and Emperor Kogen.
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--CommID: George Graves--
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Odd indeed. I guess seeing as this all occurred within 5.8k of Planet Leeds - which is still sovereign Bretonian space - the Guild member had most likely mistaken your chappies for reckless criminals or looters hoping to benefit from the chaos caused by the "disagreement" over borders in that part of space. Maybe it was a resuce mission gone awry?
I'm not surprised he didn't openly collaborate with your pilot. It would result in loss of face, both literally and metaphorically, to do so. In sovereign Bretonian space.
Of course, under the conventions of war, members of armed forces disguised as civilians can be treated as war criminals and spies and shot out of hand. But I'm sure something could be arranged to smooth this thing out. I'll discuss the matter with our Bretonian members and our Bretonian employers and see if we can figure out some way to ensure no one gets their kimono in a twist over this. I'd hate for our recent co-operation to be compromised.
Did I mention this all happened in sovereign Bretonian space?
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Hang on a bloody minute. Is that a filthy Gaian and a Molly terrorist on those scans as well? You do realise the Gaians are notorious criminals in Bretonia? In fact the real question now is why would the honourable forces of the KNF be so openly allied with what we regard as cut-throat brigands?
This is Daisa Hajime Kitao, and I will get straight to the point.
Quote:Odd indeed. I guess seeing as this all occurred within 5.8k of Planet Leeds - which is still sovereign Bretonian space - the Guild member had most likely mistaken your chappies for reckless criminals or looters hoping to benefit from the chaos caused by the "disagreement" over borders in that part of space. Maybe it was a resuce mission gone awry?
The arguement that it is apparently still Bretonian sovereign space is not an arguement at all, as the system is currently listed and considered as the territory of Kusari. Besides, I might not have been clear about this, but you have to convince the Emperor and the Shogun, which is far more important than convincing me. Considering that any Kusari citizen considers the Seto system to be Kusari territory, though disputed, I do not think they will be pleased.
Faythe Yamasaki also broadcasts the appropriate Kusari Naval Forces Identification on her Chimera. A rescue mission gone awry? That reason holds water about as well as a paper bag does, and I do not think I am the only one who thinks this.
Quote:I'm not surprised he didn't openly collaborate with your pilot. It would result in loss of face, both literally and metaphorically, to do so. In sovereign Bretonian space.
I however, am surprised. Compare one man's loss of face to an organisations loss of operating rights. That said, you do not have much to lose, confined to Shikoku only. Your arguement about Bretonian sovereignty has been addressed already.
Quote:Of course, under the conventions of war, members of armed forces disguised as civilians can be treated as war criminals and spies and shot out of hand. But I'm sure something could be arranged to smooth this thing out. I'll discuss the matter with our Bretonian members and our Bretonian employers and see if we can figure out some way to ensure no one gets their kimono in a twist over this. I'd hate for our recent co-operation to be compromised.
Kimono's in a twist? Sounds like a truely Bretonian joke, one which doesn't make much sense since considering that we're already in 'a twist'.
The house of Kusari will not be satisfied with anything less than the return of all personnel captured by your pilot as well as disciplinary action being taken on your pilot. If that happens, I am sure that I can convince both the Shogun and the Emperor in my audiences with them that forcably ejecting the Bounty Hunters is not conducive to a safer and more economically stable Kusari.
I look forward to your reply.
PS. This is not a discussion on the Gaians and Mollys, this is a discussion between the future relationship between the Bounty Hunters Guild and the house of Kusari. That said, we have been working with the Gaians for quite a while, as they share many of the same concerns about the powermongering and dishonour that projects itself from Queen Carina's house. It is obvious that those with the same interests will work side by side, no? The Molly's however, prefer to stay side by side with those that they were until recently fighting to liberate themselves from.
I will respond no further to Kusari Naval Forces relations with other groups and factions. Contact me elsewhere to discuss this, possibly in a seperate communication channel.
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--CommID: George Graves--
-Location: Capetown Medical Facility-
Ultimatums make me cranky.
The only future relationship you are offering is either
a. the current contract which wouldn't keep me in diapers
or
b. one that involves Guild members sitting in Deshima base and twiddling our thumbs. Like they do right now.
If a Guild member has broken Guild law he will be dealt with.
But your tone has caused me offense. Your disregard for the Guild's importance in saving face is a gross dishonour. You have spoken to me like a servant and issued open threats to cause financial hardship and cause harm to our Guildsmen. I will reply in time but not to one incapable and unmannered as yourself. Inform your master that he should send another emissary. Next time, exercise caution before you embark on such a course. This is hardly "diplomacy".
I shall get right to the point, you will return my men. If you do not, I will consider the Bounty Hunters Guild kidnappers and treat them accordingly, Deshima will be nationalized, and all BHG personel with be taken into custody for conspericy to kidnap members of the KNF.
Is all this worth it to you to hold a few of my pilot?
I leave the decsion up to you.
Should you insult my men again, you shall find me very displeased.
Jk