Battleship Nagasaki

CLASS: Genji

CREW: CLASSIFIED

ARMAMENT: CLASSIFIED

The Nagasaki was put into service as part of a remilitarization programme of the Kusari Naval Forces before the outbreak of the Nomad War. During that same period, it underwent several operations against the Rheinland Military, but it was routed when they reached New Tokyo.

Once the Nomad War had ended, it was positioned in the Kyushu system for several years. Though it saw little events in the region, in the closing months of 809 AS, it was tasked with invading Bretonia, creating a pathway for House Kusari to do so.

The Nagasaki participated in several other campaigns, most notably during the Kusari Civil War and during the invasion of Gallia, in both of which it scored many important victories.

Ever since, the battleship has been recalled to Kyushu, where it gave battle to the Matsuda in early 831, destroying the rival Tokugawa, due to damage sustained in the action, Nagasaki was recalled to drydock where it has remained in a state of mothball ever since.

## Bribes & Missions Offered

* Samura Industries
* Farmers Alliance
* Hogosha

## News

Battleship Matsumoto and its task force remain in the Kyushu system to protect the fragile transports from vultures among the Blood Dragons or Golden Chrysanthemums. Some Farmer's Alliance vessels have even been glimpsed to patrol the routes left largely unnoticed by the wider Naval blockade of the system, and have subsequently been given some leniency by Naval Forces and State Police patrols.
While the relief effort is now well underway, criticism has been leveled at Samura for the prioritisation of rebuilding profitable farming infrastructure over the care of the local populations. Spokespeople for the company have repeatedly assured that displaced victims of the storms that continue to ravage the planet are being cared for to the best of their abilities, but that supplies are strained and not all communities are yet able to be reached.

Partially as a result of the geological activity, the equatorial monsoon season produced some of the strongest tropical storms ever recorded on Kyushu since its colonisation. These storms devastated the world's agricultural sector as they blew through the most fertile tropical lowlands, destroying as much as 20%% of the planet's annual crop yield, on top of damage to infrastructure and tragic loss of human life.
Many rural communities are reported to be struggling, with some farming communities still remaining flooded ghost towns even a month after the worst of the storms abated, though smaller-scale tempests still rage around the equator. A Samura spokesperson outlined the company's intent to restore the planet and its communities to full productivity by the middle of next year, despite the ongoing circumstance.

Immediately upon learning of this, Battleship Matsumoto and its battlegroup were redeployed from Hokkaido, and within two days were poised and ready to face this new threat. Only a short few hours later, a patrol of fighters reported a warship with the transponder reading Battleship Matsuda operating in the relative open, heading for but not yet reaching the relative safety of the Seiran Dust Cloud.
Matsumoto itself departed with its escort to confront the Chrysanthemum battleship, close to the edge of the nebula. Within minutes of it coming into sensor range, bomber and fighter squadrons from both sides closed in and opening salvos were exchanged between the battleships. It didn't take long before the KNF's preparation was shown to be well worthwhile; their superior numbers whittled down or otherwise preoccupied the Chrysanthemum's fighter force leaving a variety of openings in the Matsuda's defensive cover for KNF bombers to exploit.
While the Matsumoto was withstanding a heavy beating from the guns of its older sister, it was plain that the Matsuda was slowly being whittled away as its shields began to fail and the very same engine design flaws that had rendered it immobile in KNF service were now exploited by bomber wings to once again cripple the warship.
After several more minutes, the Matsuda's escape pods began to eject from the ailing battleship, picked up by Chrysanthemum fighters as they fled deeper into the Seiran dust cloud. It didn't take long thereafter for the ship's powercore to falter and fail completely, culminating in a vast explosion that reportedly almost turned night to day on the dark side of Planet Kyushu, if only for a split second.
Matsumoto itself sustained moderate damage in the engagement, relatively untouched by Chrysanthemum bombers however still suffering the ill effects of Matsuda's anti-capital weaponry. Despite its damage, it remains deployed in the Kyushu system to continue the blockade of the cardamine trade and to serve as a show of force to any who would challenge the might of the Emperor.

While this troubling trend is observed throughout the Sirius colonies, Liberty is bearing the brunt of the crisis among the four major Houses. Remarkably, even Rheinland, where historical data indicated low Cardamine consumption, has witnessed a notable rise in medical cases linked to the illicit narcotic. Experts postulate that the extensive black market responsible for Cardamine distribution might be facing a shortage, or worse, that Outcast factions deliberately curtail the supply to bolster demand. Regrettably, no law enforcement agency has been available for comment on these concerns.
The long-standing debate over Cardamine's controversial nature, juxtaposing its euphoric and purported medicinal qualities with the genetic alterations it inflicts upon long-term users, continues to echo. A key point of contention revolves around the plight of innocent consumers caught in this crisis. Yet, according to independent polls, a substantial majority of our viewers maintains that the substance must remain banned.
In response to this escalating crisis, Cryer Pharmaceuticals has announced a forthcoming press conference. During the event, the company intends to unveil plans for an expanded production of Stabiline, their touted "wonder drug". This announcement promises affordable access to Stabiline for all patients grappling with Cardamine withdrawal, sparking a remarkable 15%% surge in Cryer Pharmaceuticals' stock following the revelation.

Ageira disputed this finding in their own press release, calling EFL 'fantasists' and countering that their own scientists had narrowed the cause to a rare 'hypernova' stellar event that originated outside the Sirius sector. Both corporations claim that network-wide hardware safeguards have been implemented that would prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Independent researchers have sharply criticized the corporate announcements, accusing both of self-interested misdirection.
Professor Sophia Nagel from Heisenberg Research Station called EFL's accusation 'incoherent' and the hypernova explanation 'nonsense' that did not explain the characteristics of the 'Blackout Pulse'. Despite multiple different Pulse recordings being widely disseminated across the neural net, public efforts have so far failed to triangulate its source.

It remains to be seen how this united Farmers Alliance will impact affairs on the wider stage, with the security forces of both Houses already strained by their fair share of crime and dissidence.

## Rumors

* We have left Bretonia and the Armed Forces behind us. It was the only thing left to do. Bretonia is facing Gallia on the surface of Planet Leeds, a bloody ground war which we do not have the numbers for. Our best course of action is to return to Kusari and rally our people. It won't be easy, but I doubt that any honorable Kusari Naval Forces pilot would fire on his brethren.

* Our ship may have seen better days - she is well overdue for a berth - but the same cannot be said for her crew. We are almost home, and the prospect of returning to Kyushu space has raised the spirits of everyone aboard this ship. Our commander is cautious, and wishes to wait until Yamato and Satsume can join us. But I am eager to see the Crow up close again.

* The greatest day of my life was the day the Emperor arrived to rally the troops in the war against Gallia. The lowest day in my life was the day that he died. But he never yielded, he never surrendered. I will follow the path he has set. His successor will lead Kusari back to greatness.

* We receive most of our support from Samura. They run supplies to us from Shinkaku, and by proxy, Kusari itself. In return we run patrols north of their base, in an effort to curb some of the Outcast attacks they must endure. It is shameful that Kusari is not sending her own Naval Forces to protect these civilians. Have their soldiers forgotten who it is they have sworn to protect?

* Will Bretonia endure? I do not know. They are stubborn folk, but not the brightest bulbs when it comes to military tactics. But the same is true for Gallia - they rely on sheer numerical pressure to achieve their goal. The cost of their campaign must be staggering. Not even they can keep this up indefinitely. A battle of attrition is ultimately destructive for all those involved. I am glad we are returning home.

* Our war with Gallia must be fought differently. We cannot possibly survive a frontal assault against their fleets, not while we are not unified in our own house. Our course has returned us to the edge of Kusari space, but we must wait for all our brothers to join us, before we return home. Leaving soldiers behind is not -our- way.

* News from home is disconcerning. The new government seems to have a lot of support on New Tokyo and Honshu, but Kyushu is almost in a state of revolt. Shikoku and Hokkaido do not have large civilian populations, but they will likely follow New Tokyo. I am loathe to admit it, but the new governments actions have created a rift in the heart of Kusari. Time will tell if it will heal.

* When the true Emperor returns to Kusari, I expect there to be a cleansing of the government. The treacherous fools who have betrayed Kusari must be dealt with so harshly that no one ever contemplates such treason ever again. Fuchu will overflow, if his eminence is generous. Many families will mourn if he is not.

* We have received a report that Gallia has established a Jump Gate in Tau-53. That is both a concern and an opportunity. We are not certain how large Gallic gates are, but if their warships are any indication, their size should be sufficient for any of our ships. It is tempting to consider the prospect of going behind -their- lines and destabilize their rear.

* I'm not sure if I will ever be able to look at New Tokyo and feel home. Being abandoned by the people you were fighting for is a bitter fate to endure. Yes, we survived in Bretonia - most of us. But how can you fight for victory when those you fought for have surrendered?

* When the time comes to return to Kyushu, Nagasaki will meet Nagumo, likely at the edge of Kyushu space. I do not know what will happen. If it comes to a fight, Nagasaki's crew has well over double the experience of the Nagumo. But I cannot say if either the Exiled or those following the Kusari Republic will fire on eachother. One spark may ignite the whole of Kusari. Let us hope for rain, that day.

* I am glad to be back at the edge of Kusari. Being behind the Bretonian front for a year was not a pleasant experience. Shinegawa may be only a lowly mining base, but it is a Samura station, with accomodations that far surpass anything those crude Bretonians are capable of. That there are Outcasts here doesn't really change things. Outcast or Gallic fighters, they would both shoot at me. And eachother.

* We saw reports of the initial invasion of Planet Leeds by Gallia. True to form, Gallia decided to land their troops en-masse, all over the planet rather then concentrating on a bridgehead. They assumed their numerical superiority in space would also be true on the ground. Their initial assault barely made it to the surface. A lot of soldiers died a foolish death. Their second tactic was more effective - bombard an area from orbit, then land a large force covered by orbital fighters.

* It is good to see those who were abandoned are still in good spirits. That the Emperor passed away before his time is saddening, but the time to mourn is not now. The forces here are in need of supplies, but those in power on New Tokyo still deny them. We will remedy this situation as best as we can.

* Nagasaki was wise to position it where it has. Kusari forces may not venture here per their agreement with Gallia, and Gallic forces do not usually go far from the Jump Gate - they don't want to run into the Outcasts unneccesarily, I think. This is a no mans land where only Samura and the Outcasts will go, and the Outcasts are no match for these Naval Forces veterans.

* Supplying the Exiled fleet is troublesome if we do it directly. The amount and type of goods they use are not generally in use by mining bases like Shinkaku. Our transports are generally scanned by the Nagumo upon leaving Kusari. Some goods we can claim lost to Outcast attacks, but others have to be brought in covertly. The Hogosha are invaluable there.

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