From:Senior-Lieutenant Erik Meier
To: The Fighter Corps
Priority: MEDIUM
Greetings Comrades,
Today was another great operation for the Fighter Corps.
We set out with a small raiding party to Omega-15 upon reports of multiple Rheinland warships. Consisting of 3 Bombers, 2 Fighters and 2 Gunboats we set course for Battleship Schwerin, where we found a Rheinland Carrier. It claimed to be on a peaceful mission and unarmed as it approached us. During a rather lengthy conversation , it dawned upon us all that something was wrong, and as the Carrier then tried to run while we were still having a conversation , it was engaged.
As we had thought it would happend, another Carrier and a Cruiser appeared and engaged. The fight was lenghty and the unarmed carrier was left to run as our focus went to the Cruiser and Fully Armed Carrier. Sadly we quickly lost the Kursk and one Fighter, but managed to destroy the Carrier after it jumped to Dresden. After the destruction of this , we engaged the Cruiser, while a Rheinland Battleship joined the fray , assisting the Cruiser, but as the battleship was slowly drained of its emergency repairs and power due to supplying the Cruiser ,it ran leaving its comrade behind for our taking, which happened not too long afterwards. In the face of growing enemy Capital Ships arriving in the System and our supplies running low, it was ordered to fall back to Omega-52 to rearm and grab some supplies.
From:Senior-Lieutenant Erik Meier
To: The Fighter Corps
Priority: MEDIUM
Greetings Comrades,
Glorious Victory over the Corsair Empire in Omega-3!
After reports of a Corsair Battle group in Omega-3 were received, a Quick Reaction Force of the Coalition was launched to investigate and eliminate. Our group consisted of One Storm Gunship, 4 Bombers and 2 Fighters. Upon arrival in O-3 , we were surprised at our findings. 4 Legate Cruisers, 2 Imperator Gunboats, Multiple Snubfighters and a Repair Ship. It was sure to be a long and hard battle, which we prevailed.
Through combined efforts and focused fire, the first Legate fell relatively quickly, although we lost the Gunship just a quick, the pilot's pod was tractored and returned to Omega 52 Safely. Our focus shifted to one of the Imperator gunboats as it was focusing one of our snubcraft, but it didn't have a chance to do so for long as it fell to our Antimatter Cannons. The second legate was a bit of a tougher fight as the Corsair Repair Ship was making its way along the lines, though , through help of the friendly Bretonian Snub Vessel on scene, it quickly stopped rushing along the field. With the Repair Ship out of action , the second Legate quickly succumbed to our Nova Rocket's, and almost melted below the power. As the Corsair Snubcraft fled the Scene our attention turned to the most prominent target there, the Brotherhood's Flagship , Memoria. Safe to say, the Memoria's shields were drained quickly and efficiently, before it's hull began to crack ,the ship made a run for the sun, what an Inglorious way to go in the face of an enemy. As the Memoria melted in the sun our focus turned to the last Legate on scene. As it tried to run it was clear that it would fail, Nova after Nova, Antimatter Cannon after Antimatter Cannon the Legate fell, thus eliminating all capital ships on scene.
As first units began to return to base, some returned to Planet Sprague to check for any surviving Corsairs, and surely one was found. A Lonely Imperator which was arriving at the Planet. It was to be admitted that the Captain of the Vessel was a good pilot, but not better than the Fighter Corps. In a long fight , in which many shots were dodged, but also many landed, the Fighter Corps came out on top. All in all a very successful operation against the Corsairs, besides the fact of minor leadership differences and target calls, the Fighter Corps gloriously defeated a Corsair Task Force with just a small Quick Reaction Force, proving to the Corsairs and the Bretonians who were there that the Coalition is a force to be reckoned with at any point , at any time.
Congratulations on a Glorious Mission Comrades, Vodka is on me Tonight.
I do not have much to report today. I was patrolling when I found a BPA Templar. He did not want to talk much, and opened fire after a few words. I fought back and he ran to Planet New London. Even with the defenses could he not scratch me, and he eventually docked on the planet under my fire.
From: Commandante Aloysius Rhade
To: The Fighter Corps
Priority: HIGH
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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Fighter Corps,
As you should no doubt be aware I have recently returned from a classified operation which prevented me from fulfilling my duties as Commandante. As such, Comrade Novikov temporarily held the position until my return.
I have noticed for too long ranks being used as petty badges to boost ones ego, rather than a true indication of capability. As such, I refer you all to the Tactical Centre where you will find that things have changed. More specifically, you will find that ranks now properly reflect your role within the Fighter Corps. Some of you may notice that you have gone down in "rank". This is not a punishment, it is merely the result of the restructuring process.
On another note, it has come to my attention that applications to join the Fighter Corps are at an all time low. I do not want our Fighter Corps to become stagnant. We need new blood, and I expect each and everyone of you to go out into the field and educate the public about the Coalition. Encourage them to join us.
SENDER ID: Nikolai Dimitrovich, Duma Representative for People's Defence.
[color=#FFFFFF]TRANSMISSION TARGET:Soldiers of the Glorious Revolutionary Army SUBJECT:Diplomatic Mission to Vogtland
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Dobrey Den Comrades. As you are no doubt aware, our Ikon, Premier Katz is currently aboard the Aurora, preparing for a flight to Hessian territory to meet with our Hessian Brothers at Vogtland.
While I know typically we would arrange a large escort for Premier Katz, Myself and others in the State Duma have decided, due to the fact that this is a diplomatic mission in friendly territory, defensive assets shall largely be kept where they are.
The Crew of the People's Warship Aurora, along with their Marine detachment should be a suitable force to defend our Ikon, coupled with our Hessian allies, the Premier will be most secure.
These are trying times for the Omega sector, and we need to keep as many military assets as possible, close to home.
Commandante Rhade, I know that surely you can understand our reasons, and I expect compliance.
For the Coalition. Duma Minister Nikolai Dmitrovich, ending message.
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>>>Sender: [color=#FF0000] Provost Marshal Jacob Forge
>>>Location: [color=#FF0000] Battleship Karl Marx, Omega 52
>>>Subject: CPW Aurora Escort
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State Duma;
This is a reckless, preposterous idea. The Premier cannot be left without an escort. Are you mad? Leaving the Ikon to rely on a single destroyer and whatever help the Hessians can scramble on a moment's notice? That is begging for the Aurora to be hit!
I demand an escort be set up for the Aurora; if it's not Cotsairs, then Rheinland! Even a wing of Partisans is better then nothing!
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[ID: CPT. MICHAEL WIGHT]
[SUBJECT: GOING FULL RETARD]
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I don't give a rat's ass if that ship's goin' through 'friendly territory', right, if it's carryin' our Ikon it should be freakin' defended like it. I mean, no offence to the Hessians or anythin', but if the Corsairs, hell, the Rheinlanders catch wind of this we're gonna be up the creek without a paddle 'cause at the end of the day they won't be able to stop 'em runnin' up on the Aurora. Pretty sure Rhade wouldn't wanna leave the Ikon unprotected either. Y'all should think about sendin', at least, a mod'rate fighter escort...
SENDER ID: Nikolai Dimitrovich, Duma Representative for People's Defence.
[color=#FFFFFF]TRANSMISSION TARGET:Soldiers of the Glorious Revolutionary Army SUBJECT:Diplomatic Mission to Vogtland
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What is this? Dissent in the ranks? Shall I notify the Commissariat? Where is Commandante Rhade? I wish to speak with him as soon as possible.
I will have a single snubcraft sent to the area ahead of the Aurora, in order to scout ahead for trouble before the Ikon arrives. That is all, we MUST closely guard our military assets.
For the Coalition. Duma Minister Nikolai Dmitrovich, ending message.
From:Captain Erik Meier
To: Nikolai Dimitrovich
Priority: HIGH
Tovarish Representative,
You must be Joking right? 1 Lone fighter cannot defend the Aurora incase of a Corsair, or worse, Rheinlandic attack. This is a disgrace to the Ikon. Commandante Rhade is displaced on a mission and will be back within the next 3 days. Then you will have to face him with this absurd insult to our Ikon. Friendly Territory or not the Aurora will need atleast one Fighter Wing. If not even a Gunboat! Our Military Assets are among the best protected there are, and i know this first hand Tovarish. So you best clear atleast a WING for the Defense of the Aurora, or i will make sure Rhade is back tomorrow to deal with you.