Ishi transformed back into her mental model form, her long curls flowing over her gown as the water molecules were pushed away by her klein field. She walked over Aya's deck toward her mental model and nodded slightly, acknoweledging the honor of their meeting.<br/><br/>Ishi decided to lay her cards on the table, a calculated risk, but necessary, given the circumstances.<br/><br/>"I am Ishizuchi, Stragetic Operations Officer for the Fleet of Fog," Ishi said, studying Aya for any reaction - she gave none, "I was most recently assigned to Yamato's Fleet, although I am now on an extended assignment evaluating the fitness of field units." She wasn't sure how much intel the submarine class had on the strategic network's operations, but Ishi was sure Aya would have at least heard of its existance. "I'm interested in keeping the Fogotten Fleet separated from Shinano's group for the the time being. My drones are tracking a separate unit that is following us, but I don't know what their orders are, or how far Shinano is willing to go to recapture Arizona."<br/><br/>"However, I do have access to some technology that might slow them down," Ishi held out a small glowing blue box with Aya's sigil, "This is the specification for a device called a Ghost Ship - its powered by a small union core and can clone any mental model it touches. We used them to create new mental models from a basic template, or to back up mental models going on especially dangerous assignments. The mental model lives in a virtual world, real to them, but taking up no space, or nano materials - they can also be left asleep."<br/><br/>"But, the Ghost Ship could also be used as a decoy, if given a suitable identity and released into the real world," Ishi said, with some caution in her voice, "We would be able to monitor them from within."<br/><br/>"Please review the spec and discuss with Arizona, then let me know if you would like me to provide a Ghost Ship for your use," Ishi finished, hoping for a favorable reaction from Aya, and maybe some tea...<br/>