Order Overwatch internal, Bowex incident

[Omicron]

Admiral Golanski, reporting from OCV Bastet.

I have took command of carrier Bastet after solid refit to inspect personally how it performs in the field. With full assortment of snubcraft and additional cruiser as escort I decided to pay Core a visit and move away until they would eventualy scramble a force to take us out. Following event happened during night time SMT, 23th November.

Patrolling perimeter of Freeport 11 our scanners picked up single Bottlenose gunship, IFF confirmed to be Bowex company. Moving closer to Dabadoru, our scanners picked up several other contacts which turned out to be entire Bowex convoy caught just supplying station. With missiles locked on potential targets and assault wing ready for deployment I decided to pick a conversation with convoy leader which lead to be fruitless. I could not let this go away unpunished so I ordered to open fire. No one in Delta would hear them screaming. We broke the convoy, destroyed the escort and forced all of them to take shelter in Core's main base. How we deal with this problem in future is up to discussion however I recommend the same treatment soon as we find them in Omicron space. Of course I do not wish to antagonize their legitimate business in house space until it is found neccesary to make a point. I briefed Bastet's officers and wing commanders about potential future incursions of that kind.

Enemy forces
Whittle - Shire - DAMAGED
Charles III - Shire - DAMAGED
Hawking - Shire - DAMAGED
Crowley - Shire - DAMAGED
Tresher - Shire - DAMAGED
Stoat - Bottlenose gunship - DESTROYED

Allied forces
O.C.V. Bastet
"Grunt" cruiser
Bastet's fighter escort - 1 vessel lost in friendly fire incident, pilot recovered

Notes: Several missiles used in artillery bombardment to avoid direct fire from Dabadoru.

On other hand I believe Dan Moreton deserves rank of Veteran which I will include in next promotions. After diagnosed issues, I believe he made full recovery or at least reverted to state allowing him to operate at best we expect of him. Noting his long service (with break through), putting aside nationality, following orders to the letter and previous reports I believe this will be justified choice.

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