Machiko breathes, struggles to calm her spirit, to think. The ancient masters have written that even the most vital decisions should be made within the space of seven breaths. The spirit must be resolute. Smash one's boots to the earth and pass through a wall of iron. Machiko considers. She hears her personal commlink beeping. Yes, she has declared an alert. All that can be done will be done. GSG stationed at the Chairman's mansion will mobilize. Every member of the guard not currently on duty will be notified of the alert and will respond at once. Nagato Corp security forces will go on alert and contribute every available officer to aid in defending the Chairman. She can think of nothing else. Nothing she can do from this room in her parent's home. Her duty now is to prepare for combat and to join the balance of the Guard at the Chairman's estate.