KN-271 encrypted transmission: Kaishō Gitsune

[Bakamono]

Kaishō Gitsune – I have received disturbing reports of rising Blood Dragon and Order activity around the Omicrons and Kusari borders. Coupled with increasing Nomad activity through Tohoku – the possibility of a growing threat is obvious.

Your vessel the “Sotangitsune” is particularly well suited to operating within the deceptive clouds out there. I want you to take what remains of the 66th on deep reconnaissance within the Omicrons including ninety-two, and minor, as well as Tohoku and Chugoku. Of course your force is authorised to destroy any hostile vessels – or those you suspect of infestation.

Hai: this is contrary to our standing orders, and I can understand that Honshu requires your protection – the Keiretsu will just have to rely on security for now, until the threat is verified and we can reassign forces.
May your enemies die screaming,
Acting Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō Nagata,
Kusari Naval Forces.

[West]

>>>>ID: Kaisho of KNF
>>>>To: Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō Nagata
>>>>Subject: New orders

Quite unusual order, moving my forces from Honshu to Omicrons, but as it stands I'll comply. I don't think that I would need whole Honshu garrison, that's why I'll take only my battlecruiser and remaining units of |66th, that will be enough for reconnaissance mission.

Not quite sure why you noted Nagano, since Hijikata forces are responsible for Hokkaido, Rishiri and Nagano, probably some miscommunication.

We will be departing in few hours and after that I doubt that we would have stable and secured link for communications, so reports might be delayed until our returning.
Sayonara

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