Communication channel opened... Encryption:Unbreakable Origin:Carrier Yorktown, Texas ID:Admiral Miles Prower Subject:Exercise Rhine
Greetings,
All 5th Fleet personnel are being alerted to an urgent situation developing on the border. Numerous reports are coming in with Imperialist Rheinland elements firing upon Liberty civilian transports carrying civilian relief supplies. Command is closely monitoring the situation however threats to civil shipping cannot go unmatched. As the situation in Rheinland continues to deteriorate, Exercise Rhine is being placed into effect. This is classified to 5th Fleet personnel only, details are not to be disclosed with any other entity at this time. Mission orders are disclosed below.
Details: In light of the ongoing Rheinland Civil war, Liberty shipping and civilian craft have been targeted and engaged by Imperialist elements while carrying civilian relief supplies. The military situation inside Rheinland is yet unknown however no confirmation of the government regarding Liberty's stance has been handed down. In response to increased attacks, 5th Fleet personnel will be organizing under Border Command South, lead by 5th Fleet Admiralty. Heavy asset deployment to the Hudson border is fully authorized. Crossing into Rheinlandic controlled border is strictly prohibited at this time. Civilian transports, once reaching the Liberty controlled space at Planet Atka are firmly under the protection of the Liberty Navy and any attackers, Imperial, unlawful or otherwise, will be warned to stand down, and engaged in refused. Further action, if necessary, will be dictated based upon the Governmental response to the Rheinland crisis.