Josea turned towards Eun-Kyung and smiled. “Gustav-San is sufficient Kim-Shoi Kohosei my rank of Santô Juni is honorary. The
Scientific Studies Service was the dream of my mentor Saiki Kouan. He serves as the Shuji or director if you will of the organization. Saiki-Shuji originally conceived the organization with the goal of improving our knowledge of other races, to assist in dealing with newly discovered species and cultures. However early on he saw that the
SSS should take a wider role and provide a place where all scientists and students can study, learn and share their knowledge. When I heard what he was doing I naturally sought him out and applied for a position in the
SSS. Saiki-Shuji envisioned the
SSS as an organization that would work with the Star Army. As a member of the
Riezon, I serve as a scientific advisor to the ship, and also can serve as an intermediary between the ship and the SSS. I was one of the first members of Riezon to receive an actual posting aboard a Star Army vessel.” He paused to take a drink of water. “The Tanken uniform was originally intended to serve as the standard uniform for all
SSS expedition personnel. But it was decided that all members of the
SSS would wear it. If you wish to learn more about the organization, I would welcome the opportunity to speak to you about it at a later time.”
Katae looked at Haruhi. “Sadly I believe Haruhi-Juni you are currently the only crewmember from outside of the First XF. In fact Nami-Hei, Shina-Hei, and Usaga-Hei have spent all their time on the
Aeon after their training. That means you will bring a different perspective from your time in the Fifth XF. It is always good to have more than one way of looking at things. This is the reason I took Gustav-San onboard. The more input I have from people of differing backgrounds, the more options I have. And hopefully the better we will do in our missions.” Katae paused and noticed the wait staff started returning. “Well, it looks like our food is arriving.”
Katae waited until all the food and drinks had been delivered, she poured herself a glass of the red wine she ordered and stood up. “Before we start eating this good looking food; I wish to make a toast, so if you all please lift your glass with me.” She waited a moment. “Then holding her own glass high said, “To absent friends and fellow soldiers that we hold in our hearts and minds and to the Yamatai Empire and our beloved Empress. KANPAI.” And with that she took a deep drink of her wine and sat down.
