By my own order and upon reception of the appropriate and necessary clearances, Akhetaten is in dry dock in Norfolk Shipyard for some much needed maintenance checks and repairs. Myself and the Chief Engineering Crew aboard the battleship dictate that the damage sustained by the vessel during the recent engagements in which she has been involved is beyond what we consider acceptable, taking into account both safety and effectiveness precautions.
After lengthy discussions with members of the warship's bridge crew, notably Lieutenant Commander William Sheer and Lieutenant Commander Nathan Henderson - Chief Gunnery Officer and Officer of the Deck, respectively - it has been decided that Akhetaten will proceed with due haste to Juneau Shipyard following the necessary maintenance procedures outlined above.
The visit to Juneau will be for the purpose of the re-introduction of the Collapser turrets to her arsenal and re-calibration of the ship's armaments. Should any other difficulties arise during Akhetaten's minor refit, the fleet will be duly informed.
I'll see to it that the above is completed and the Akhetaten returned to active duty as soon as possible.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Ensign Hayes
Vessel ID: 46th|Callum.Hayes
Subject: Report - 23/28/04 | Sitrep: Liberty Patrol
Good Evening,
After my reinstatement, I was redirected to Norfolk to ensure that both my Defender and Upholder were operational and ready should deployment be necessary, Once that was completed and all paperwork filed, I was directed by Command to resume patrol over Liberty Space. I completed patrols in the New York, California, Colorado, and Texas Systems.
All systems were devoid of hostile activity upon making my rounds. I also hailed and scanned traders as they were passing through Liberty. One specific trader, by the name of Christopher, caught my attention. He was showing on my HUD as Cryer, but was carrying Helium. Allegedly, he was making a return journey from New York after dropping off pharmaceuticals and was hauling Helium to Sigma-59. Being more than a bit suspicious, I escorted him out of Liberty space, from New York, to Colorado, and then through Kepler. I resumed normal operations after ensuring he went through the Shikoku gate in the Kepler system.
I stopped on Manhattan to send this debrief before resuming normal patrol operations in Liberty. Should an extraordinary situation present itself in Liberty, or elsewhere, I am on standby and awaiting orders.
Much has developed since my last log. Early yesterday, I completed a patrol of the house Liberty Systems. I started at Norfolk, then ran up to Virginia and back down to Colorado. Shortly after, I was called to Galileo as reinforcements for a decoy operation gone south. There were multiple fighters in the fray. The decoy operation attracted much more criminal activity than expected, and our forces were forced to withdraw from the sector. Luckily I didn't sustain too heavy of injuries.
I went back out on patrol and found a remnant Insurgency fighter causing trouble near Manhattan. I encouraged him to leave Liberty, but was required to use lethal force to dispatch the pilot. I followed him towards Detroit, where he disabled my Defender and put it out of action. However, the Insurgent was then discouraged from coming near Manhattan and ended up leaving the area. Looks like I have a lot of combat skills to still learn.
My Defender is fully operational and ready to deploy at a moment's notice.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Ensign Andrew Simmons
Vessel ID: 46th|Andrew.Simmons
Subject: Report - 122.830 | Patrol Report
For the attention of command,
This is Ensign Simmons submitting my first official report to the 46th Fleet. I have to say, the front line active duty is about a thousand times busier than the reserve duty shifts ever were.
Operations started off quite normally with our patrol rendezvous outside Norfolk. Standard part of the patrol run saw us handling trade security duty. The first couple or so ships that we ran into across the lanes were more or less in order, however given enough time and traffic, the improperly handled ships stick out.
During our Texas patrol leg we ran into a civilian super transporter call signed "Talice", with mismatching and improperly configured identification transponder. The ship was also illegally carrying a full load of marines and military equipment, seemingly bound for somewhere in the edge worlds, in improper storage at the front of the vessel. I'm not exactly sure how they were carrying that much material or manpower without any cargo pods, which are necessary components in the traditional series of "train" cargo ships. With the help of LSF callsign B-22 we got things in order. The captain of the vessel was fined about 500 thousand for his negligence and ordered to unload his cargo and personnel at the nearest station, which by this point we were in Bering, so Bristol Bay was the dropoff. Might want to send someone to check in on that. With their cargo relieved of stress the ship was let free to continue in the direction of Rheinland space.
Next note of significance was Admiral Kemp-Smith signing on to the battle network and assuming control of operations. Something big was coming up, and we executed a series of jumps to safely rendezvous with the LNS Anchorage. Under such authority, and with the assistance of a Bounty Hunter, callsign "Cinder", we all proceeded onto what amounted to be a very extended patrol throughout most of Liberty, though without any luck in finding what the Admiral was hunting for.
Patrol operations ended within the Manhattan Grid, fighter element of the patrol group standing down at Trenton for refueling.
I was tasked to providing fighter escort and scouting support for our merchant marine division, headed to three main dropoff points. Our first dropoff point was smooth sailing, with no major issues. That is, until we finished unloading at our second dropoff point in Rho. On our way to our final dropoff point we were intercepted by a large Nomad force, uncloaking on us in Omicron Zeta. Captain Asterius and myself were in charge of buying time for our merchant marine vessels to get away. Unfortunately, we both were forced to withdraw as the power of two bombers and a cruiser was just too much fighter power for myself and the Captain to handle. Most of the blame rests on my shoulders, I piloted inefficiently, and in retrospect, we would have handled much better if I was more combat-ready. Thankfully, no escort or ships were KIA in the battle. However, between now and then I have had much time to think over what I could have done differently to affect the outcome. Captain Asterius and I were informed afterward that there were further reinforcements from the Nomad hostiles waiting for us at our points of exit.
Woefully, I admit that my combat skills are sorely lacking when it comes to the real deal. Simulations are nothing compared to the harsh reality of the Omicrons. This is a major learning lesson for me and I plan to come back stronger than ever.
My Defender is repaired and rearmed at Norfolk. I am ready to go once again and my ship remains on standby.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Ensign Hayes
Vessel ID: 46th|Alpha-5
Subject: Report - 830/10/05 | Mission Debrief
Command,
Today's assignment started out as a normal patrol of the New York system. We received some distress signals from civilian ships in the area that criminals were amassing near the CO gate. I connected with Captain Storn with my Upholder and RVed with Storn and some members of the 5th Fleet to deal with the threat. One was a known Rogue gunboat and the other was a large cruiser. Although my ship was disabled, I was able to buy enough time for Police ship LPI-SWAT-Atlanta to arrive and assist with finishing off the remaining ships.
Once the criminal threat was neutralized, I was assigned to the Merchant Marine vessel "Courage" as a fighter escort and scout for a supply route. We had two main dropoff points in Munich and Frankfurt. The CO of Courage and myself took extra precaution in terms of following all interspace protocols with regards to Rheinland space, and successfully completed the trip back to Manhattan unharmed.
With regards to recent developments in Kepler, I am available and on standby for patrol if the Republic deems it in her best interests to increase patrols to that system. My Defender and Upholder are repaired at Norfolk and fully operational.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Ensign Andrew Simmons
Vessel ID: 46th|Andrew.Simmons
Subject: Report - 131.830 | Patrol Report
For the attention of command,
This is Ensign Simmons reporting at the request of Admiral Kemp-Smith.
Today's operation was more of an observational flight than a serious patrol outing, but we still had a couple major incidents spring up over the length. Upon my rendezvous with 46th crafts in orbit of Planet Houston, the Alpha Squadron and the Admiral had managed to successfully tie up a freelance cargo train carrying several cargo pods full of Ageira light arms and munitions. The illegality of the situation came from the fact that these particular munitions did not have the appropriate licensing and safety protocols for being transported, and given the erratic behavior of the freelance captain it is likely the weapons were bound for some group of inequitable individuals. This erratic behavior led to the captain choosing to allow himself to be destroyed along with his contraband after Alpha Squadron's patience of the situation had run out.
The second phase of operations involved a cleanup operation in the back side of Virginia. Alpha Squadron tracked down a very large and unusual group of Junker pilots doing something in restricted space, in what was effectively the middle of nowhere. While their numbers were high, the hostile Junkers weren't exactly frontline material, and between three competent Navy fighters we were able to disperse them with a reliable amount of prejudice. Hopefully we can put this little mystery together with a bit more information.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: LTJG Andrew Simmons
Vessel ID: 46th|Andrew.Simmons
Subject: Report - 144.830 |Combat Report
For the attention of command,
This is Lieutenant Junior Simmons submitting After Action Report for an incident in New York space today.
Departed from Norfolk on priority alert. Insurgency ship was clogging up the lane to Bush, so I redirected through West Point to RV with combined fleet and bounty hunter elements stationed at the Manhattan Grid. Enemy fleet at Bush consisted primarily of Outcast naval ships, likely with intent to maliciously jam trade. I do recall seeing at least one trade ship fleeing the scene and one freelancer being hired by First Armada to assist against the Outcast blockade. Battle began in pretty short order. Camera and data footage from my largely intact bomber should suffice for explanation there -- casualties on both sides were fairly even until reinforcement waves from Manhattan and attrition against the enemy added up to their defeat.
On an informal note, I must say, flying through the holes we punched into their sides is a guaranteed adrenaline boost.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Recruit Bishop Zehel
Vessel ID: Bishop_Zehel
Subject: Report - 08/06/830 |Patrol Report
For the Attention of Command,
This is recruit Bishop Submitting my Report as per your Orders.
Today I started with a Normal Patrol in the New york System starting from Norfolk Shipyard all the way to the Badlands covering the Trade lane.
No any suspicious activity was noticed instead multiple Rouges as well as Outcasts were encountered in the trade Lance route of Norfolk and west point. Their Main agenda was the disruption of trade lanes to Loot the transport Vessels.
The fact that they were freely trying to attack within our Patrol Routes is in my opinion an act of diversion for bigger plans in the nearby future. Other than that no other Suspicious activities were recorded in the Patrol Route.
On an Informal Note, The more they come the better because it will be easier to take'em out in a single spoof.
Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Recruit Bishop Zehel
Recipient ID: Bishop Zehel
Subject: Report - 08/06/826 | Daily Patrol Report
For the attention of Command,
Today I started my Patrol Duty under the guidance of 46th Fleet Kodiak and his Platoon. Together We Patrolled New York System, Pennselvaniya System, and Texas System. We also Performed Multiple Cargo Scans for Contrabanned on Pilots entering the lIberty Space as well as those who were already in the Systems. As we didn't find anything suspicious onboard their ships we allowed them to carry on their trade.
I also met a few other Platoons Including 1st in a civilian Vessel so I was bound to scan it as per the Sirius Code of Conduct resulting in no find in the cargo.
Lastly. No Suspicious activity was seen around Hudson System or any other patrol routes from any factions. It was a peaceful day to begin and end our Patrol Mission.
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