ENCRYPTION: TOP SECRET
SENDER: Admiral - Libby Harrison
SOURCE: REDACTED
RECIPIENT: ALL PERSONNEL
SUBJECT: Operation Counter Strike
Salutations everyone,
As mentioned within the briefing room earlier today, it has become apparent that we need to have a small alteration to OPERATION COUNTER STRIKE, so I am adding a sub operation that will be an additional set of instructions.
As of today 15.00 hrs Viper and Raptor units will make regular trips into Pennsylvania and will monitor any traffic there that leaves the trade lanes apart from the Helium field. ANY vessel that appears to be acting suspiciously is to be catalogued and a report is to be filed directly to me.
REDACTED ... Intel has come through that several vessels have been suspiciously leaving the trade lanes and moving off to an unknown location. This location is to be found at all costs, and all information concerning what is happening in this location, is to be logged.
This operation will take priority over the previous communication until we have established the outcome.
OPERATION CROSSFIRE is to be initiated immediately and is restricted to the Pennsylvania system for the time being.
Viper and Raptor commanders have already been briefed on this and are well up to speed.
I have also included the previous statements of the operations already communicated so that everyone is also up tp speed.
Good day to everyone all personnel and base operational staff.
Today sees the day that we must bolster our forces and gain ground back with an operation that will see multiple squads of the Armada working in unison against multiple threats.
It seems apparent that the Task Force Prometheus are being very daring and making incursions into Liberty space. This group seem to include remnants of the old Insurgency, that we defeated. These individuals will never learn when to stop, or realise that their overall goal will not be achieved.
Our victory against the Insurgents was impressive to say the least. All Liberty forces combined in a massive assault to finish off what was left of these scum, and we scattered them with their tails between their legs.
NOW, it is obvious that they have somehow managed to re group under a different flag and also are being housed by some of our other enemies. With this in mind Operation COUNTER STRIKE will be effective immediately after my briefing on this channel.
ALL divisions of the Armada will report directly to me, and we will discuss further objectives towards the operation in great detail. Each division has been authorised to access an encrypted file addressed to each Commander of the relevant divisions in the Armada.
I wish you all good luck and god speed in our mission to eradicate our enemies, and this operation will be centered on ANY or ALL of our enemies who dare to confront the might of the Armada.
Vanguard, sorry to interupt your leave, but I do understand you are returning some time today to duty.
I will need all Raptors to initiate themselves, to patrol relevant systems, once we are all briefed on Operation Counter Strike.
All ships will be needed to do round the clock patrols within the Liberty sector to scout for enemies and also carry on their normal duties. I understand this workload will be very challenging for all concerned, but it is necessary for everyone to work in coordination on this operation.
Final briefing will be at 13.00 hrs tomorrow within our operational briefing area on Juneau.
Greetings Admiral, I am so pleased that you gave me this opportunity to arrange this operation and I have no doubt you are wondering what I have in store for you.
I have concluded that both Myself and your's truly will lead the main strike fleet in tandem and make sure they are up to speed with the task ahead.
The main capital Fleet, will be headed by yourself and I will be your'e rear guard if needed to assume command.
All assets will be briefed soon, and we need every operational Capital vessel not already deployed to be ready. I will be commanding the Argonaute and will also be coordinating with Viper squad who will be aboard the Argonaute aswell. the Barbara.Jacobi will also be needed. If the need arises we will also introduce our secondary command vessels if the situation warrants it.
I will also include our Spectre squad within the Main Fleet, they will be utilised as protection assets should they be needed.
Final briefing will be at 13.00 hrs tomorrow within our operational briefing area on Juneau.
Viper operatives, as you very well know, Viper Command vessel has been realocated to another area of the Fleet and will no longer be a command vessel for your squad. I will personally be in command of the Argonaute where all your vessel assets will be transferred to and made ready for the operation.
Viper Commander will be recalled once we establish all operational needs, and it is time to hit the enemy where it hurts.
Final briefing will be at 13.00 hrs tomorrow within our operational briefing area on Juneau.
That will be all,
Godspeed.
Operation CROSSFIRE is effective immediately, and once concluded there will be more information relayed.
For Liberty and VICTORY,
That will be all.
Libby Harrison - Admiral - 1st Armada
46th|Hazel: I best call every single Atlantis on the First Armada to help out with this MAXIMUM LEVEL THREAT.
ENCRYPTION: TOP SECRET
SENDER: Cadet - Corey Holden
SOURCE: REDACTED
RECIPIENT: High Command
SUBJECT: New York Encounters
Good day High Command,
Yesterday I encountered a PLF vessel and proceeded to interact with them and to also make sure they were no danger to any civilians.
Ensign Buffalo and I engaged the PLF ship. As you can see by my logs the vessel called Judgement did not want to fight me initially with Buffalo's support. After a quick skirmish the PLF ship attempted to flee. I proceeded to chase him down and have successfully disabled the vessel inside the Jersey Debris Field.
[12.07.2024 23:54:42] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Has more luxuries than standard Liberty issues
[12.07.2024 23:54:55] PLF/Judgement: Where's your patriotism?
[12.07.2024 23:54:59] Wilde.Lofn was shot out of the skies by Dheric.Vayan (100%)
[12.07.2024 23:55:02] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: he still there
[12.07.2024 23:55:13] 1st|LNS-WarHog: He's here
[12.07.2024 23:55:35] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Don't get me wrong, I still love me a Liberty cruiser
[12.07.2024 23:55:46] 1st|LNS-WarHog: But I like having a coffee maker
[12.07.2024 23:55:54] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: Attention this is the Valley Forge
[12.07.2024 23:55:56] PLF/Judgement: They give a cruiser to everyone these days, don't they?
[12.07.2024 23:56:01] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: You will back it up
[12.07.2024 23:56:06] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Everyone but me...
[12.07.2024 23:56:20] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Maybe someday
[12.07.2024 23:56:44] PLF/Judgement: Fight someone your size, won't you?
[12.07.2024 23:57:01] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: that was not a request to leave
[12.07.2024 23:57:05] 1st|LNS-WarHog: This is Liberty Core space. You are not welcome here
[12.07.2024 23:57:23] PLF/Judgement: You ain't welcome in Pennsylvania either. Do you care? Nah. Same as us.
[12.07.2024 23:57:32] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: dont worry were going there
[12.07.2024 23:57:42] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: now are we gonna dance?
[12.07.2024 23:57:59] PLF/Judgement: Fine. Try your best.
[12.07.2024 23:58:10] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: weapons locked attacking
[12.07.2024 23:58:22] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Setting Ship to Condition 1
[12.07.2024 23:58:27] Rules Tip: Pirates need to keep their demands reasonable. Cargo and Monetary demands that exceed the maximum profit of a trader are viewed as unreasonable. ''Empty'' traders are not excempt from piracy, but the demands asked from them should reflect this.
[12.07.2024 23:58:36] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Moving in to support
[13.07.2024 00:10:05] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: cmon take it
[13.07.2024 00:12:21] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: bring friends if you need to fight
[13.07.2024 00:12:27] PLF/Judgement: I've had my fun. See you guys later!
[13.07.2024 00:13:01] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: I should have let you two fight
[13.07.2024 00:13:16] 1st|LNS-WarHog: baaa
[13.07.2024 00:13:25] 1st|LNS-WarHog: I wouldn't want to do it alone anyway
[13.07.2024 00:13:25] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: good work out there
[13.07.2024 00:13:44] 1st|LNS-WarHog: I'm still hot on his tail
[13.07.2024 00:14:03] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: im coming back
[13.07.2024 00:15:30] 1st|LNS-WarHog: I lost him through a trade lane dammit
[13.07.2024 00:15:45] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo is rallying you to their position.
[13.07.2024 00:15:52] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Back on him
[13.07.2024 00:15:55] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Thanks
[13.07.2024 00:16:00] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: I got your back
[13.07.2024 00:17:16] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Colorodo
[13.07.2024 00:18:27] 1st|LNS-WarHog: headed under the jersey debris
[13.07.2024 00:18:47] Tip: The world of Freelancer is full of ambiguity just like real life is. Not all characters showing up as hostile are your enemies. Likewise - not all characters showing up as neutral are your friends.
[13.07.2024 00:19:02] 1st|LNS-WarHog: At Rochester
[13.07.2024 00:19:24] 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo: do a /rally
[13.07.2024 00:19:33] Rallying 1 allies to your position.
[13.07.2024 00:21:29] PLF/Judgement died to 1st|LNS-WarHog (91%)
[13.07.2024 00:21:29] Assisted by: 1st|Ens.Anthony.Buffalo (9%)
ENCRYPTION: TOP SECRET
SENDER: Cadet - Corey Holden
SOURCE: REDACTED
RECIPIENT: High Command
SUBJECT: Manhattan Engagement
Good day High Command,
Earlier today I was attacked by three TFP bombers right outside of Manhattan. The TFP pilots involved are Niloticus, Wraith, and Lt.Carmine. It began as engagement with only two bombers. LSF fighter pilot Pezun Shazer arrived on scene during the engagement. However, do to potential grievances with the Navy, was reluctant on assisting. It wasn't until the third TFP bomber showed up did they involve themselves in the fight. All three TFP bombers were shot down during the engagement.
[13.07.2024 15:43:29] TFP)-Niloticus: You wanna give up your gunboat to the causse of a free Errie?
[13.07.2024 15:43:52] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Let me think about that
[13.07.2024 15:43:52] 1st|LNS-WarHog: No
[13.07.2024 15:43:59] TFP)-Niloticus: Okay! Then it's gotta go. Bye!
[13.07.2024 15:44:12] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Set ship to condition 1
[13.07.2024 15:44:24] Death: Roger.Bray was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[13.07.2024 15:45:38] TFP)-Wraith: Contacts on radar.
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[13.07.2024 15:46:09] TFP)-Niloticus: About time.
[13.07.2024 15:46:11] TFP)-Wraith: Weapons hot.
[13.07.2024 15:47:50] Pezun.Shazar: Uhh...
[13.07.2024 15:47:55] Pezun.Shazar: Okay...
[13.07.2024 15:48:03] Pezun.Shazar: I'll let you guys get to it.
[13.07.2024 15:50:56] Pezun.Shazar: Ope.
[13.07.2024 15:51:00] Pezun.Shazar: Guess he's blasting off again.
[13.07.2024 15:51:09] Pezun.Shazar: Oh, he's back!
[13.07.2024 15:51:15] Pezun.Shazar: Or not...
[13.07.2024 15:51:26] Pezun.Shazar: And he's back!
[13.07.2024 15:51:53] TFP)-Niloticus: Ughhhh I hate this bomber. Okay, back at it.
[13.07.2024 15:52:07] Pezun.Shazar: Should really help your buddies out.
[13.07.2024 15:53:23] INS-Tundra: Jack: Looks like we're late.
[13.07.2024 15:53:37] Pezun.Shazar: Don't think you're needed either.
[13.07.2024 15:53:51] INS-Tundra: Jack: Yeah, but you are. And here you are, doing nothing.
[13.07.2024 15:54:07] TFP)-Niloticus: Is that a junta ship!?
[13.07.2024 15:54:07] INS-Tundra: Jack: I didn't think the relations between LSF and the Navy were this bad, guess it's better for us.
[13.07.2024 15:54:08] Pezun.Shazar: Heh, not my problem. Navy gives us a lot of shit already.
[13.07.2024 15:54:24] Pezun.Shazar: Alright, I think he's had enough.
[13.07.2024 15:54:28] Pezun.Shazar: Powering up weapons.
[13.07.2024 15:55:03] INS-Tundra: Jack: Did a case officer notice you?
[13.07.2024 15:56:40] TFP)-Wraith was shot out of the skies by 1st|LNS-WarHog (100%)
[13.07.2024 15:56:51] TFP)-Niloticus was put out of action by 1st|LNS-WarHog (67%)
[13.07.2024 15:56:51] Assisted by: Pezun.Shazar (33%)
[13.07.2024 15:56:54] Pezun.Shazar: That's one
[13.07.2024 15:57:05] Death: Molie was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[13.07.2024 15:57:07] INS-Tundra: Jack: Not bad. A sudden turn of events.
[13.07.2024 15:57:30] 1st|LNS-Houston: OMW
[13.07.2024 15:58:02] TFP)-Lt.Carmine was taken out by 1st|LNS-WarHog (55%)
[13.07.2024 15:58:02] Assisted by: Pezun.Shazar (45%)
[13.07.2024 15:58:07] Pezun.Shazar: And that's done.
[13.07.2024 15:58:12] 1st|LNS-WarHog: All in a days work
[13.07.2024 15:58:21] 1st|LNS-WarHog: Thanks for the assist, we almost didn't make it
[13.07.2024 15:58:29] Pezun.Shazar: Hm, was aware of that.
[13.07.2024 15:58:31] Death: Molie was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[13.07.2024 15:58:38] Pezun.Shazar: Stay frosty.
[13.07.2024 15:58:42] Death: Roger.Bray was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[13.07.2024 15:58:48] 1st|LNS-WarHog: You as well
ENCRYPTION: ADMIRALTY-BETA-4785C
SENDER: Blake Wayne Van Leer
SOURCE: Colorado
RECIPIENT: The First Armada
SUBJECT: Pride
The Armada,
I am truly amazed. The vast majority of you won't even remember, but there was a time of the Liberty Navy in the past when recruitment and a flurry of activity soared to an all-time high. The inspiring leadership of the late legendary Fleet Admiral James Horatio Creed brought that surge.
And today our finest cadets, and new ensigns, are being led by his daughter, Libby Harrison in what can be only described as an unprecedented wave of enthusiasm for the Liberty Navy in times of peace. Your House is very proud of you, you are the transfusion of new blood Libertyu has desperately needed, and I am deeply impressed by the reports I have been reading.
Carter Abram
The Pegasus division welcomes you back, we have re-taken Pennsylvania and Yellowstone has returned from Crayter space, the goal of Pegasus will be to supply our stations and warships, and stay on alert for smuggler interception duty.
Corey Holden
Your reports are excellent, I hear you have been following the instructions of Admiral Harrison well - continue doing that and you have a bring future in the Liberty Navy!
Viper Commander
Please do your best to support our fresh blood against the Insurgency remnants and Militant Foreign Terrorists with your bombers.
Admiral Harrison
Please keep up your inspiring executive command of the Armada, you have truly now surpassed your father and stepped away from his shadow - you lead, you tutor and you excel as a commander, our recruitment office is bursting at the seams due to your activity - I will be taking a back foot to focus on the long-term direction of Liberty now that we have achieved an unprecedented era of peacetime, the executive command is in your capable hands!
HOORAH!
Blake Wayne Van Leer - Admiral of the Armada - 1st Armada