Takahashi to Chokan Imai, K.S.P & Kusari Government

[Bakamono]

Chokan Naoya Imai, Konnichiwa, I hope you are in good health. A matter of concern came to my desk which demanded clarification.

Obviously you know of the circumstances surrounding the incident including '€œZarrier'€ (Zoner, Aquillon), Interspace commerce (Barge, transports), K.S.P and K.N.F vessels above planet New Tokyo.
I also noticed that Interspace Commerce agreed to provide forty thousand tons of assorted construction materials for Itabashi Station.
This was followed by their protestations that they had 'earned' a license for Tau exports through labour for the State Police.
With these deviants there is often a debt for their 'loyalty'.

Considering all of the above, I must ask: how much do the state police owe to Interspace Commerce? And moreover what has been promised to them?
The second matter related to this incident is raised by the relevant communication logs.

[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: The 'Zarrier', correct?
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: It's already been cleared for it's jump.
[KNF]Ni.Gen.Otsuka: Hai?
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: Hai. It was using kusari space as a waypoint for a Fuel grab.
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: Back to filling out paperwork then. I just got called by the Zarrier to verify it's status, for it.

[KNF]KDS-Zanza|66th: Konnichiwa
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: I will be making a FULL report, if this incident does not stop immediately.
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: Is that CLEAR, Samurai?
[KNF]KDS-Shiretoko: Shut up already, this is not in your jurisdiction!
Zarrier: My duty is to protect these transports in their duty. Officers.
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: Are you sure? Jump regulation falls under the jurisdiction of the Kusari State police
[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: It is YOU that is out of line.

[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: This zoner vessel has already paid the fine to the Chokan, for this operation.

[KSP]Tamotsu.Katou: This is a sanctioned, and scheduled operation.

IC|Capital.Gains: We try not to.. only do as we are asked
IC|Atlanta: Jess: We were just hired by the KSP, they told us it was legal

[KSP]KPC-Nagato: Naoya: IF you EVER fire upon a ship contracted by the Kusari State Police again, I will end your career faster than you are in bed

There is more that is troubling for other reasons, but these transcripts suggest that state police officers knew of, and secretly authorised, multiple jumps for a fee.

The implications here are dire. That police officers would disregard the law and knowingly invite a foreign warship into Kusari, completely autonomously, is almost too much to believe. Yet, the information laid before me gives a fairly conclusive picture.

I can understand that Itabashi is a primary concern for you, but bypassing the law for our own gain is unacceptable.

I realise that the pace of government bureaucracy may not be quick enough for you, but this is the new age of the republic: these are the boundaries which we must work within. If it were not for this cultural shift, women like you and I would not be in our respective positions: their ways have been good to us as we must to them.

This messy event should illustrate that dealing intimately with interspace commerce can bring only strife.

This last matter is one I would usually dismiss as trivial, but arguments voiced at the time caught my attention.
I admit, my pilot was brash: her only defence was her indignation. I have reprimanded her and reminded her of section two '€“ five.
It is not only embarrassing that our men voiced their disagreements so openly, in front of outsiders, but is also dangerous. How long before rumours of a division between the police and navy spreads out to the criminal underworld?

Dissent is an advantage to the enemy, they will strike all the harder where they perceive weakness. We cannot afford visible division.
I thought it best to give you a briefing since the Bōei-shō has access to this information and is rumoured to be beginning investigations.
May your flights be free of fire,
[color=#FFFFFF]Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō and Chief of Staff Takahashi,
Kusari Naval Forces.

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[Bakamono]

I understand that time is precious. I thought it best to remind you of this message in the hopes it is noticed amongst the streams of information your headquarters must deal with.

I am opening this channel to the government in the interests of efficiency. I hope we can move forward in a communicative and co-operative manner.

May your enemies fall swiftly,
[color=#FFFFFF]Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō and Chief of Staff Takahashi,
Kusari Naval Forces.

[Bakamono]

The Ministry tell me they have requested that Police postpone base registration fees until the matter can be resolved by yourselves and the government.

The Codex amendment of Eight point eight was made in good faith before Police introduced any fees, as a means to more efficiently ensure base safety and legality. Under government advisement, we have had to remove article eight point eight from the legal codex temporarily, until a mutual agreement can be reached.

I am sure that once a dialogue is initiated, the matter will be resolved quickly and we can restore eight point eight.
May your aim be steady,
[color=#FFFFFF]Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō and Chief of Staff Takahashi,
Kusari Naval Forces.

[Bakamono]

Chokan, please respond.

Six days should be sufficient enough time for your people to form a response to the head of your Houses military.

[color=#FFFFFF]Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō and Chief of Staff Takahashi,
Kusari Naval Forces.

[Kusari State Police]

Konnichiwa!

Quite persistant from What I'm seeing here. After speaking with members of the Parliament, the discussion on the law we put through is ongoing. As for the Zarrier incident, an internal investigation was launched and we found paperwork, unfilled, which requested the use of an outside jump ship as an emergency measure. Again I'd consider that a administrative error and take full responsibility.

The jump location was moved as a last resort due to a well known pirate in the area of Narita station, Hence the strange jump entrance. Interspace Commerce were just following the safest route.

Once the government finishes the final drafts on the laws for jump ship applications, the Captain of the Zarrier has informed me he will be applying, and will pay any extra fines for violating our laws.


I apologize for the inconvenience this gross oversight of administrative duties has caused. I assure you we have fixed the problem. The Kusari State Police has turned over a new leaf recently, with a complete overhaul of our systems and management technique. Count on that.


Sayonara for now,

Naoya Imai, Chokan of the KSP.

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[Bakamono]

Chokan Naoya Imai, arigatou for replying, however it seems you missed some of my points.

As for the Zarrier incident, an internal investigation was launched and we found paperwork, unfilled, which requested the use of an outside jump ship as an emergency measure. Again I'd consider that a administrative error and take full responsibility.

It could be a mistake to take responsibility on behalf of others, only the directly guilty should take responsibility for their part. An administrative error does not absolve anyone and I see no emergency which would require a foreign carrier.

The jump location was moved as a last resort due to a well known pirate in the area of Narita station, Hence the strange jump entrance.

A lone pirate is no match for a police wing and a carrier, what you describe is not sufficient threat to a jump party. As you know the law states that jumps may be delayed or denied, but not moved: the legal jump point is always near Narita and the relevant parties already have those coordinates. I must know who 'moved' the jump point and who provided coordinates?

I apologize for the inconvenience this gross oversight of administrative duties has caused.

Whilst I appreciate your apology, I fear the implications of the ease with which you dismiss these issues. This is more than a mere inconvenience caused by oversight, this is a clear premeditated breach of law which must be answered for. The Ministry will want names of the responsible parties submitted regarding charges. Obviously Tamotsu Katou should feature on that list.

These breaches not only threaten house security, but make a mockery of the law and the sacrifices made by the dead to uphold it.

Hyper-space scanners are illegal here to prevent jumps in from foreign warships and their convoys, if there is a leak of coordinates a threat is created. I hope you understand the severity of the scenario '€“ coordinates around Kusari being leaked leading to uncontrolled incursions by battle-fleets.

I asked you how deeply the police were indebted to Interspace, I need to know how heavily affected the House will be by these secret dealings.

You have not addressed my point about Katou and their exchanges with Gitsune, as well as your own threats against Navy personnel. Please do so.
May your aim be true and your heart certain,
[color=#FFFFFF]Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō and Chief of Staff Takahashi,
Kusari Naval Forces.

[latos]

Konnichiwa,

*sighs deeply* You're relentless in your pursuit of the incident, throwing around words such as premeditated and House Security.


The Zarrier and it's crew are that of the Zoners. A None hostile people.

The Co-ordinates are irrelevant as they has surely been dismissed due to space drift.

The owner of those co-ordinates is the Captain of the Zarrier. He got them himself in the event the Jump would be under threat.

Waiting for the jump to commence was not able at this particular time as the very safety of Itabashi was at stake.

A lone pirate is no match for a police wing and a carrier,

A heavily armed heavily armored transport with knowledge of the jump point. Also need I remind you the Carrier, I assume you were referring to the Zarrier, was none hostile. The reason he was chosen was because of his pacifist views. It was a last minute decision.

As for the 'debt' the KSP owes IC. It has never existed, as debts were made even at the same time as being made. Call it a symbiotic relationship revolving around the Police's new Headquarters. Itabashi. Which has made Planet New Tokyo one of the best defended planets in the Galaxy.

A list of people involved is short. As it would be myself and only myself. As I had stated twice times in my previous message to you.

Tamotsu Katou was merely operating within that knowledge.


Sayonara for now, I'm sure.

Naoya Imai.

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[Bakamono]

Chokan, I have done nothing but state fact, you have chosen to ignore those facts.

As you should know coordinates last thirty standard rotations, it is presumptuous at best of you to think that the Zarriers information is no longer valid.

You not need to remind me of anything Chokan. Zarrier is a zoner carrier '€“ a carrier is a warship, the zoners are a military capable force. This is all of the relevant information. It was an illegal last minute decision.

Itabashi is never unsafe, your people can always move necessary alloy from New Tokyo. There was no 'emergency' as you have outlined.

I know it was not only you, accomplices also included Katou. If you insist on taking responsibility for the crimes of your subordinates, you should know that these serious charges may cost you your position.

Again you have not addressed my final issue. Please do so.

Your men broke the law, it is the function of your institution to uphold and enforce the law. You shame your post Chokan, I have done what I can to shield you. Now you must face the consequences of your choices.
[color=#FFFFFF]Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō Takahashi and Chief of Staff,
Kusari Naval Forces.

[latos]

Konnichiwa Admiral.

While It is nice you are so concerned for the internal stability of the KSP, Internal affairs can continue onwards from here in terms of my legality. I assure you they are very good at their job.

But a few points I'd like to make on the so called security of Itabashi at the time of this incident;

Itabashi was out of the resources being jumped in, resources not easily available in our house, like robotics. It was repaired at only one third of its capacity due to this. Leaving it vulnerable to the next point.

Itabashi was in danger from the daily outcast Battleship attacks that have slipped through our borders. Itabashi station is now the primary means of defense for our great house Capitol. You would tell me that any cargo that boosts its defensive capabilities of our Prime minister and the cabinet is not an emergency?

The Zarriers blackbox logs have reached me, and he never fired a shot. Your men destroyed a willing, peaceful vessel. He claimed to be completely willing to pay the fines and be escorted out, per the legal codex.

The scans were taken with a MK1 Scanner, which only last a few days at most. The Co-ordinates are long since gone. This was done deliberately to preserve the security of house space.

We all do what we must to protect our house, even if it is unconventional. This would not be the first time that Kusari forces have turned to taking advantage or manipulating outside forces like the SCRA for the benefit of our people. We should be working together to control or destroy these foreigners, not bickering.

Sayonara for now,
Naoya Imai.

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[latos]

Konnichiwa,

Surely a matter you have made to be so important deserve utmost priority? 2 days is plenty of time.


Sayonara for now,

Naoya Imai. Chokan of the KSP.

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