OPORD 1-1, OPERATION ROYAL FLUSH: TO ALL LIBERTONIAN ARMED FORCES

[The Republic Of Liberty]

To all Libertonian Armed Forces units operating within Liberty Space;

At 1800Z, all elements of 1FLT, 3FLT, 5FLT, 7FLT, 10FLT, I MEF, and LSF TF BRAVO are hereby ordered to recall to the California System and unite with 1FLT, Officer Commanding Fleet Admiral Davies. Operation Royal Flush is now in effect. OPORD 1-1 has been attached to this message and will become standing orders for these units until further notice.

Good luck and godspeed, gentlemen.

- Robert McKay, Secretary of Defense

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OPERATION ROYAL FLUSH

I. SITUATION

A. Enemy Forces

A large contingent of Gallic Royal Navy forces have entrenched themselves within the system of Leeds. Attempts by BRETCOM to hold the sector have all but failed, and all attempts at armed resistance have so far been unsuccessful.

1. The sector’s accelerator lanes have been all but destroyed; conventional travel via cruise power is the only possible means of transit. Additionally, the airspace around Leeds is severely restricted, controlled by GALCOM forces headquartered at the RNS Oubli.
   
2. Enemy composition is extremely strong; last reports include fleet strength at approximately eighteen battleship-class vessels, fifty cruiser-class, and at least thirty thousand fighter vessels. They are armed with the latest in Gallic technology, and are to be considered equal combatants in all respects.
   
3. Enemy location is primarily focused in and around the airspace of Planet Leeds, due to the ongoing assault on that planet. Additionally, patrols scour the entirety of the system, mostly comprised of cruiser strike groups.
   
4. Enemy activity is highly aggressive, with assault groups departing constantly to strike at allied fleet movements in the Magellan systems. Expect heavy resistance upon entering the Bretonian corridor.

Friendly Forces

• 1FLT, NAVYCOM
  
• 3FLT, NAVYCOM
  
• 5FLT, NAVYCOM
  
• 7FLT, NAVYCOM
  
• 10FLT, NAVYCOM
  
• TF BRAVO, SECFOR
  
• I MEF, MARSOC

II. MISSION

Mission of the force at large is to spearhead an assault into the sector of Leeds, and break the Gallic siege of the planet. Destruction of the Oubli and its supporting fleets are the primary objective. Additionally, our forces should seek to inflict as much damage upon the enemy’s logistical network as possible.

III. EXECUTION

Fleet tasks are as follows;

2. First Fleet is to act as the spearhead force. The LNS Thunder Child, LNS Durango, and LNS Maryland are to act as the primary assaulting group, with the LNS Mount Hood, LNS Mount Shasta, and LNS Plymouth Rock acting as supporting elements.
   
3. Fifth Fleet is to act as the CAG, supporting First Fleet’s assault with a large squadron of fighter and bomber craft; primary elements will be led by Fifth Fleet Admiral Jack O’Neill, consisting primarily of CVW 18 and 32 commanded from the Cincinnati.
   
4. Third and Seventh Fleets are to act as flanking elements, operating in ‘wolfpacks’ of Archer-class siege cruisers. They are to be led by First Fleet detachments LNS Ignition and LNS Integrity, and will act as secondary support to First Fleet’s objectives.
   
5. Tenth Fleet will act as a support element to First and Fifth fleet; their primary deployments will be in the form of ‘Defiant’ class gunboats and ‘Rhino’ class combat freighters. Additionally, Tenth’s Logistic forces will act as rearm & resupply for the combat group.
   
6. Task Force Bravo is comprised of LSF specialists, and will be providing intelligence and reconnaissance sorties throughout the operation. Their forces are directed by Executive Director Eva Adenauer, and they will base off of the LSF mobile base of operations, the Freedom.
   
7. The First Marine Expeditionary Force will act as the primary assaulting and invasion element, attached to 10FLT for transit and supply. Upon capture of Leeds airspace, I MEF will be deployed to assist stranded Bretonian forces and begin strategic invasion of the planet surface. Upon capture of a ‘beachhead’, II MEF and IV MEF will be redirected and deployed.

IV. SERVICE AND SUPPORT

First Fleet, Liberty Navy

Fighter / Bomber Elements: 88th Fighter Wing, 102nd “Crusaders”, ‘Gold Wing’

Jacobi: CVW 1, CVW 2, CVW 8, CVW 12, and supporting elements.
Nevada: CVW “Nevada”, c.o. ADM Teerin

Light Assault Elements: LNS Bunker Hill, LNS Coral Sea, LNS Bull Run and their supporting elements.
Flanking Elements: n/a
Supporting Elements: LNS Mount Hood, LNS Mount Shasta, LNS Plymouth Rock
Assault Elements: LNS Thunder Child, LNS Durango, LNS Maryland and elements of the 3rd and 5th Assault Groups.
Commanding Element: FADM Davies, LNS Jacobi

Fifth Fleet, Liberty Navy

Fighter / Bomber Elements: CVW 1, CVW 5, CVW 7, CVW 11, CVW 12
Light Assault Elements: LNS Bruiser, LNS Bouncer, “Defiant” 5 SQN
Flanking Elements: n/a
Supporting Elements: LNS Brawler, LNS West Litsa, LNS Gettysburg
Assault Elements: LNS Baltimore, LNS Redemption, LNS North Dakota
Commanding Element: FADM O’Neill, LNS Cincinnati

Third Fleet, Liberty Navy

Fighter / Bomber Elements: CVW 19 (detached from 5FLT)
Light Assault Elements: “Defiant” 19 SQN, 21 SQN, 27 SQN
Flanking Elements: “Archer” SQN 3, SQN 7, SQN 11
Supporting Elements: n/a
Assault Elements: n/a
Commanding Element: CPT Reynolds, LNS James (1FLT)

Seventh Fleet, Liberty Navy

Fighter / Bomber Elements: CVW 21 (detached from 5FLT)
Light Assault Elements: “Defiant” 11 SQN, 14 SQN, 29 SQN
Flanking Elements: “Archer” 1 SQN, 9 SQN, 10 SQN
Supporting Elements: n/a
Assault Elements: n/a
Commanding Element: VADM Tobias, LNS Yukon (1FLT)

Tenth Fleet, Liberty Navy

Fighter / Bomber Elements: CVW 3, CVW 18, CVW 21
Light Assault Elements: GBW 8, GBW 16, GBW 22
Flanking Elements: “Archer” 11 SQN.
Supporting Elements: LLS Fort Wayne, LLS Lakewood, LLS Glendale (1FLT)

Cloverfield Support Element: 1 BRD, Liberty Logistics Corps

Assault Elements: LNS Cloverfield (1FLT)
Commanding Element: ADM Hartman, LLS Glendale (1FLT)

Task Force Bravo, Liberty Security Force

Intelligence Operatives: [classified]
Attached Elements: CVW 19, 5FLT. “Defiant” SQN. 7 (3FLT)
Commanding Element: ExDIR Adenauer, LSFC Freedom

I Marine Expeditionary Force, Liberty Marine Corps

Ground Combat Element: 8th MARDIV, New York Brigade
Aviation Combat Element: 3rd MAW, MCAS West Point
Logistic Combat Element: 1st MLG, MCB Pendleton
Attached SOTG: Naval Special Warfare Division
Commanding Element: LTCDR Lewis, I MEF (1FLT, attached)

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[Jane Hartman]

****INCOMING TRANSMISSION****

COMM ID: ADM HARTMAN, Jane
TARGET ID: NAVYCOM
SUBJECT: Operation: Royal Flush
ENCRYPTION: High
PRIORITY: Moderate

Hartman here.

10FLT acknowledges and will comply.

Jane Hartman
ADM
CO
10FLT

Important: This communication remains the property of the Liberty Defence Forces and is subject to the jurisdiction of the Neural Net Communications Act 807A.S, Section 30. If you have received this message in error, you are requested to contact the sender and delete the communication.

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[Sarawr!?]

TRANSMISSION: Begin

ENCRYPTION: SECURE
PRIORITY: High
TARGET ID:Naval Headquarters; Department of Defense.
SUBJECT: Orders Received.
SENDER ID: Captain Andrea Ericksson.

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Per OPORD 1-1,

The "Independence" Class Gunboat Bunker Hill has been removed from Norfolk Shipyard and is en route to designated Rendezvous Point the California System as of 2240 hours. With field testing completed the Artificial Intelligence Program codenamed "ARRES" (Advanced Radar & Readiness Electronics Suite) Ver. 2.95 has been upgraded to Version 3.0 and fully integrated into shipboard systems, and may prove a valuable asset in the coming operation; Additionally, a contingent of some 30 Marines have been placed in reserve quarters in the Cargo Bay.

The Crew of The Hill is prepared for whatever may come, and we're glad to do our duty For The Republic and her Citizens.

Capt. Andrea Ericksson, Out.

TRANSMISSION: End

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[Euca]

****INCOMING TRANSMISSION****

ENCRYPTION: Low
PRIORITY: Low
COMM ID: Ensign Emma Lynch
TARGET ID: OPORD 1-1 Channels
SUBJECT: Royal Flush.

Ensign Emma Lynch reporting.

I, Emma Lynch, am moving to the RV point in California as we speak.

Down with the Frogs!

Ensign Emma Lynch.
First Fleet, Liberty Navy

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[Jeremy Hunter]

****INCOMING TRANSMISSION****

COMM ID: Captain Alexis Hunter
TARGET ID: Navy Command
SUBJECT: Operation: Royal Flush
ENCRYPTION: HIGH
PRIORITY: HIGH

Captain Hunter here,

The carrier Unsung War is currently holding at Washington Shipyard for final checks. Upon completion, Unsung War will move to the RV Point and link up with 10FLT for support and emergency support as needed.

Captain Alexis Hunter
Commanding Officer, Liberty Naval Ship Unsung War

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[Manticore]

***INCOMING TRANSMISSION***

To: 1FLT, 3FLT, 5FLT, 7FLT, 10FLT, I MEF, and LSF TF BRAVO
Source: [LN]-LNS-FEARLESS
Encryption: Standard Navy
Priority: Normal


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[HuggieSunrise]

****INCOMING TRANSMISSION****

ENCRYPTION: Low
PRIORITY: Low
COMM ID: Commodore J. Smith
TARGET ID: NAVYCOM
SUBJECT: Royal Flush.

Commodore Smith, Javis reports

The LNS Claxton cc 571 has been fitted to carry marine reinforcements in force and will be heading to the RV point shortly.

JJS
Reserve Fleet, Liberty Navy

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[Gold Wing]

Initiating Connection...
Establishing Network...
Network 100% Complete...
Waiting for Clearance... Accepted.
Transmitting Message.

Identification Processing...
Gold Wing - 0

The voice is scrambled, making it impossible to determine the gender or age of the speaker. The visual feed shows an operative masked with the distinctive gold wing flight helmet. No other insignia are displayed. The encryption is such that to all but Robert McKay and the Navy's high command, the content of the transmission would appear merely as static on a screen.

Secretary of State, Fleet Admiral,

As you are no doubt aware, Gold Wing assets are already conducting operations within the area.

We have a number of extremely high value targets within the Royal Navy, who have unfortunately remained beyond our grasp. However, it is our hope that such an operation as this may render those targets vulnerable. Our operatives shall regard the termination of these individuals as their highest priority.

While we offer operational assistance with Royal Flush (when requested by High Command officer in the field), such assistance shall be rendered only in situations in which Gold Wing's own objectives are not compromised through our involvement.


Zero out.

[Outro]

Communication channel opened...
Encryption: Medium
Origin: 5th Fleet HQ | Juneau Shipyard
ID: CDR Jim Schofield
Subject: Operation "Royal Flush"

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Schofield reporting. Bomber wing will be ready at RV 1800Z.

CDR Jim Schofield, 5FLT

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COMM ID: CDR D TOWERS, NDSOCOM
ENCRYPTION: LEVEL 5
PRIORITY: LEVEL 5
SUBJ: RE: OPORD 1-1, OPERATION ROYAL FLUSH

This is the guided missile cruiser Scorpion, DDG-1072, Commanding Officer Dwight Towers speaking. We've returned to Libertonian space from the Omicron [REDACTED] system and are making towards California at best speed.

Navy engineers have refitted us with 2 MK49 missile cells with 60 missiles in two different ammunition bins. We haven't deployed any munitions yet, but I presume that we'll gauge the effectiveness of the Scorpion in the coming operation.

Towers out.

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