To: Admirals Westbrook, O'Brian || From: 5th Fleet

[DarkTails]

Communication channel opened...
Encryption: Unbreakable
Origin: Battleship Alma, California
ID: Admiral Miles Prower
Subject: Operation: Vanguard

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Admiral Westbrook and Admiral O'Brian,

Our plans have become finalized onboard TF 7. Our operational plans are as follows: Battleship Yukon and her escorts will get the Gallic formations attention. At the same time Battleship Alma and her forces will move around the sun, engage Gallic forces from the edge of the sun's corona, making directing action difficult. At the same time, Battleship Harlow and her forces will emerge from the Roatan Ice Cloud, utilizing long range weaponry and hit and run tactics alongside Crayter's combat force while Liberty's fleets hold their attention. Attacking Betheny from all sides will throw the Gallic formation into confusion. Their forces will be overwhelmed and they will falter. If your respective commands have questions or concerns, please share before the operation commences.

At this time, TF 7 and the operation will be overseen by Fleet Admiral Cleveland, supported by myself, and yourselves commanding each sides respective fleets.

Admiral Miles Prower
5th Fleet, Liberty Navy

[Spectre]

Admiral Prower,

I'll relay this information to my men and the rest of the Republic's diverted forces at once. While I'm aware that any force we put out will be more than enough to destroy this flatbread, our forces will still need to strike tactically and surgically if we're to make it through this without a scratch. These frogs are in deep, and like a cornered rat I expect they won't hesitate to use a scummy tactic in order to put at least one of us in. I'd at least like to see them not gain any ground with this, even in terms of hits.

Regardless, the Republic's forces stand ready. We'll monitor the situation until Task Force 7 is prepared and ready to engage, but I expect the flatbread will be too busy crapping bricks to put up any tangible defense.
We will see, though.

For those we left behind.

Trevor Westbrook
Admiral
Crayter Military Command

[AlphaWolf215]

Admiral Prower,

My apologies for the delay in my response. We have been kept busy in Bretonia lately, what with the Gauls on our doorstep and other... developments. Rest assured that although I have been busy, my Executive Officer, Captain Jay Gowers, has manouvered the Harlow Battlegroup into position. She stands ready to assist.

I must note two points for your tactical consideration though. First of which is that Harlow is a battlegroup, rather than one of our Great Fleets. It is a small compliment of ships, so we are not rated for any head on offensive. That said your proposed role for us is perfectly suited to our skill-set. My second point of note is that Harlow has primary orders that, should we be called upon, will override our role in this offensive. If we are called back, we will go.

That said, Admiral Prower, Admiral Westbrook, I look forward to working with you, and I damn well hope this works.

In the name of Her Majesty the Queen,

Michelle O'Brian, Admiral
Battlegroup Harlow
Bretonian Command

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[Spectre]

Admiral Prower, Admiral O'Brian,

The time is almost upon us.

I've ordered the Agamemnon and her battlegroup to gather near the edge of the Roatan, and cruisers Poseidon and Julianos are prepared to move. They'll provide cover for HMS Harlow, and ready up a defensive line to protect the heavies. I expect this attack to go well, thus once it's over I will order the Agamemnon to remain in Cortez after the battle to secure the system and allow whatever forces that have been damaged to return to port for a quick refit and restock. Battleship Harlow will be more than welcome to utilize Sabah Shipyard in the event of damages, as I'm aware it's a trek and a half to get down to Aland.

Let this be the start of the Royalists' push back to their hole. Meanwhile, we'll be ready and waiting for the go ahead.

For those we left behind.

Trevor Westbrook
Admiral
Crayter Military Command