To: YSS Sakura II Command and Crew, NG-X1-395
From: Kage Yaichiro-Taisa, Commander, Jiyuu Fleet Depot
To those who don't know me, I am the former CO of the YSS Sakura II. Shortly before you vanished for a year, I transferred to my current command. I would like to express my relief and gratitude that you've returned safely from such a long period of being missing. I felt tremendous guilt that I had left you unprepared for whatever fate had met you, and that I should have been there. I am glad that whatever happened, you managed to return.
I don't know what happened to you, it's not something there is a clear record of. I've seen the paperwork style of classified missions before. I'm just glad you all made it back.