[To]: LRF Databank
[From]: Jonas Hudson
[Subject]: Situation Report
[Encryption]: High
Action Report
I had our flagship the Repulse out today for a little patrol to conduct some routine exercises for the crew. Not long into the trip though we recieved a general call from BAF forces in New London that were gathering to counter a detected buildup of Gallic forces near the Southampton wreck. I can never help but to respond in such situations, and the ship was fully operational, there was no reason to hold back, but I haven't directly disclosed the Repulse to the BAF. They didn't give us any trouble, I think some assumed we were only a gunboat.
So we jumped over to New London and came at Southampton from the North-west of the wreck, then swung around to join the BAF contingent attacking from the south. I served on large ships in combat in the past here and there, but I have only commanded the Repulse in combat a couple of times now. I and the crew needed the experience.
Upon arriving, one Valor decloaked directly ahead of us as we approached and opened fire by surprise. We managed to swing back out of it, but it was close! Kudos to the captain. I tried keeping us on the edge of the battle after that, but we got carried away and wound up in the thick of it...again. After finding ourselves in the 'spotlight' we took a mass convergence of weapons fire and a large explosion briefly disabled the ship. The focus shifted away again and after restoring power, we limped back over to New Providence station for basic repairs. After several hours, we disembarked again and returned to Leeds. I'm aware that I have advised our captains to avoid engaging the Gallic fleet directly in battle, and for the near future, will do better to try to follow my own lead.
To members: We've stockpiled a few thousand units each of Light Arms, and Black Market Munitions at our hideout. For the time being, I'll bring them in via Pirate Train and dump them for transfer at 100 credits a unit. Members can ship from there to planetside and keep the profits of whatever they can ship. I'll keep them coming in, you guys can do the offloading as you can. Hail me if you have any questions.