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Kyoto Base
Home of the Blood Dragons. The Blood Dragons are a terrorist organization supposedly descended from the royal guard of Shogun Hideyoshi -- deposed during a coup several centuries before -- and are dedicated to the overthrow of the current Kusari government.
LOCATION: Chugoku system
OWNER: Blood Dragons
CLASS: Unknown
GRAVITY: Partial
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Unknown
POPULATION: Unknown
Personal Logs
Great, we're going into a heavily defended fortress to retrieve a scroll, of all things. Normally this kind of thing would bother me, but there's something about the Blood Dragons that makes you want to try, if not for you, for everyone else. Heh, maybe this constant hell I've been through in the last few weeks is changing me, or maybe it's just the sense of determination around here.
Juni seemed rather angry that we didn't tell her we were leaving. There was a different sound in her voice though. She sounded kind of disappointed. In any case, I leave this mission in Ozu's hands. He's the first person I've trusted in a long time not to screw things up. We're supposed to meet several wings of Blood Dragons along the way. That worries me. Just a few of these guys could take out a fleet. What kind of defenses are there that require several wings of Blood Dragons?
Things are starting to heat up. Tekagi's men are easily just as good as the Blood Dragons, and they're coming in equal numbers. No wonder Ozu joined up with so many wings. We had to take out the energy generators on the shield in order to get into this thing. The way I understand it, it used to be one of the wonders of Kusari. Now it's a fortress.
What the hell was THAT! That thing killed Ozu in cold blood! What is going on here?! This was supposed to be a simple little mission -- then the fat man's eyes start glowing. Excellent, all this way to see Ozu die. I wouldn't have even made it out if it wasn't for Lord Hakkera. How did he get that ship in here anyways? No time to mourn, gotta get outta here before something else shows up intent on killing us. Ozu... sensei... sayonara...
Juni ended up meeting us along the way, but so did a few Rheinlanders. These guys just don't quit. A few moments and torpedoes later and it was over. Juni seemed very saddened by Ozu's death. I could tell from the tone in her voice. Anyway, Hakkera and the remaining Blood Dragons are taking us back to Kyoto so we can regroup. All this is just getting to be too much. This isn't what I signed up for.
I kind of snapped at Hakkera when we landed. So many people have died, and it seems like this constant hunt Rheinland has for us is never going to end. I really wasn't expecting all this when I first met Juni on Manhattan. I just wanted to make some cash and explore the galaxy. Now I'm some kind of freedom fighter. I'd give anything to have Freeport 7 back and for Lonnigan to have just given me my money. It seems like war is breaking out everywhere, though, and I guess if I wasn't here, things would be just as bad everywhere else. I better take on a few missions and load up. I'm willing to bet things are about to go to hell.
Rumours
"Many Naval Forces fighters have been lost recently in skirmishes with the Blood Dragons. Due to the low visibility and difficult conditions in the cloud, some weapons could still remain on the ships in some of the more remote locations."
"It has been difficult to voice our opinion in Kusari, as the Hogosha apply pressure to anyone in the media who dares report anything favorably about us. The Hogosha are merely following Samura's orders."
"Samura's plan was to open Hokkaido to gas mining in order to compete with the GMG, a partner whom they have exploited for centuries. I assure you that Hokkaido will not be a good place for Samura to do business for many years to come. The GMG will make sure of that."
News
TEKAGI MURDERED!
The Kusari people are in mourning today for one of the few great men of our time: Governor Yoshinobu Tekagi. Upon hearing of his murder by armed assassins, Shogun Edo was enraged and shouted for vengeance. An Imperial taskforce has been called in to investigate what is left of the Governor's retreat.
ZONE 21 TARGET OF ATTACK
Intelligence sources have confirmed that the Rheinland attack on Liberty centered around a military installation deep within the restricted area of Zone 21 in the New York system. In response, Liberty deployed a significant defensive perimeter around New York, including many heavy military vessels that are patrolling the perimeter of Zone 21.
BRETONIA REMAINS VIGILANT
Bretonian news feeds are reporting that the government is preparing for any movement against them by Rheinland forces, but as of yet, no attacks have occurred. However, tensions are mounting as several thousand anti-war demonstrators protest outside the Queen's estate. No one was seriously hurt when riot police finally dispersed the demonstration.
MISSING SHIP'S LAST MESSAGE
Sources say an Artifact-laden Bretonian ship, reported lost, was apparently attacked somewhere near Leeds. Bretonian investigators have reportedly discovered a weak transmission fragment that is believed to be the ship's last message. What appears to disturb authorities the most about this fragment is the mention of "unmarked ships" that had come into range just prior to losing contact. As Bretonia continues to investigate, speculation here at home rises over recent ship disappearances.
TEKAGI INVESTIGATION
As investigators speculate on the identity of the killers who took the life of the greatly beloved Governor Tekagi, they say that there is no concrete evidence to support the Order in the list of suspects. Despite suggestions that operatives from the Blood Dragons or even a Rheinland strike force may have played a role, Shogun Edo insists that the Order must be to blame.
BONNERILLE ALIVE AND WELL
Director Aemon Bonnerille of the Liberty Security Force, who was previously thought to be missing, resurfaced today. In a press conference he said that rumors of his disappearance were simply that -- rumors. He blamed an irresponsible media for the controversy and confirmed that he had been sequestered at a secure location following a possible threat to his personal security.
DISSENSION IN LIBERTY?
Unconfirmed reports state that several high-ranking admirals and government officials have started to criticize President Jacobi's recent actions. There is even a rumor of some calling for her impeachment.