► Source:RNC-Sprotte, Planet New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Bootsmann Traudel Habermeyer ► Recipant:Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin ► Subject:Zurich Operation, 05.10.829
Guten Abend Officers,
as per Admiral Schaeffer's orders, several Rheinwehr vessels have formed a temporary Kampfgruppe to aid the Gallic Navy Combined Fleet in Zurich. We received a transmission from them and called in all available craft afterwards.
On our own way to meet up with Admiral Schaeffer, we encountered a medical vessel, well stocked, which offered its services to the Rheinwehr.
[05.10.2022 17:55:56] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Good day sir.
[05.10.2022 17:56:12] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Guten Tag, willkommen to new Berlin
[05.10.2022 17:56:24] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Thank you! It seems the skies are clear?
[05.10.2022 17:56:37] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: New Berlin is as safe as ever, no need to worry.
[05.10.2022 17:56:50] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: The Rheinwehr keeps our borders... and key systems clear.
[05.10.2022 17:56:54] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: I am always there if medical assistance would be needed!
[05.10.2022 17:57:07] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: A medical vessel? Excellent - we will make a note of that.
[05.10.2022 17:57:16] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Your usual route is...?
[05.10.2022 17:57:30] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Feel free to contact this vessel.
[05.10.2022 17:58:01] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Acknowledged. The Rheinwehr may refer to you in times of medical need.
[05.10.2022 17:58:03] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Well we usually operate within Rheinland, Bretonia and sometimes in further systems.
[05.10.2022 17:58:35] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: But there is no limit to our operation zone. As we are there to help.
[05.10.2022 17:59:18] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: A commendable effort, we value that. We take it you are not picky when it comes who to provide aid for?
[05.10.2022 17:59:30] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: *Captain noticed he is missing the doctor. Apparently he forgot to count the crew*
[05.10.2022 17:59:55] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Sir in deep respect we must move on as we have a small crisis. Will see you soon!
[05.10.2022 18:00:21] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Anyone in need of medicals is in our vessel welcomed.
[05.10.2022 18:00:23] {CWW}-Medical-Unit: Indeed.
[05.10.2022 18:00:31] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Very well - take care.
Fleet composition:
1 Bismarck - the Greifenstein
2 Elbe - Roon and Elbe
2 Donau - Wetzlar and Ostkantone
2 Oder - Sprotte and U-399
3 N9 Valkyrie, BDM|Kpt-R.Muller, MND - Alex.Zimmer, Military - Von_Destru
Gathering in Cologne, sector C4 near the Zurich jump gate, last preparations were made. The Büro der Marineintelligenz aided us in this endeavour, having sent Kpt-R.Muller, who in turn called in a second Oder gunboat to the fleet. Informing us about reforms regarding their own organization and the desire to, from now on, be more in line with all of Rheinland's law enforcing entities.
Code:
[05.10.2022 18:13:00] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Guten tag !
[05.10.2022 18:13:08] [RM]RNC-Roon: 'tag
[05.10.2022 18:13:27] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Buro came to your aid ,forgive us for lack of men
[05.10.2022 18:13:41] [RM]RNC-Roon: usual lack of manpower there, huh?
[05.10.2022 18:13:45] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Guten Tag. Much appreciated.
[05.10.2022 18:14:18] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: We are reconstructing our organization ,and will try to be synchronized with all Rheinland lawfuls unlike in the past.
[05.10.2022 18:14:30] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Military can fully relay on our cooperation
[05.10.2022 18:14:32] [RM]RNC-Roon: Thats good to hear
[05.10.2022 18:14:44] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: As it should be.
[05.10.2022 18:23:01] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Ok I have contacted U corps ,a ship is on its way
[05.10.2022 18:25:21] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: C: Reporting for duty
[05.10.2022 18:27:11] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: U-399 has made it ,I told you we are cooperative
[05.10.2022 18:27:23] BDM|U-399: U-399 is here to observe
Afterwards the fleet jumped. We were greeted by Grand Admiral Delacroix aboard the Richelieu and her escort ships. First contact between both fleets was established, the issue summarized and we proceeded to rendezvous with Battlecruiser Aubagne.
Code:
[05.10.2022 18:28:30] [RM]RNC-Roon: If isnt the welcoming comitee
[05.10.2022 18:28:40] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Bonjour, you heard our call I see
[05.10.2022 18:28:45] [RM]KKS-Elbe: K: Blockade!
[05.10.2022 18:28:47] [RM]RNC-Roon: Indeed
[05.10.2022 18:28:48] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Unioners, you know of them?
[05.10.2022 18:28:56] [RM]RNC-Roon: Surelly
[05.10.2022 18:29:11] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: I assume they are Rheinlanders, Oui?
[05.10.2022 18:29:29] [RM]RNC-Roon: Kind of... by themselves, they arent anymore
[05.10.2022 18:29:37] [RM]KKS-Greifenstein: K: This is Captain Habsburg of the BB-83 KKS Greifenstein of the Rheinland Imperial Navy.
[05.10.2022 18:29:40] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Care to explain why they have started terrorising Zurich and our corporations?
[05.10.2022 18:29:49] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: C: Well this is weird but...hello
[05.10.2022 18:29:59] [RM]RNC-Roon: Well, thats pretty much what they are: terrorists
[05.10.2022 18:30:28] [RM]RNC-Roon: For a short perriod of time, they had been pardoned, gave in their leaders to be trialed
[05.10.2022 18:30:38] [RM]RNC-Roon: Then, resorted to their old manners
[05.10.2022 18:30:43] GNS-Arrogante: What do we have here?
[05.10.2022 18:30:45] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Terrorists do not change
[05.10.2022 18:30:55] [RM]RNC-Roon: Looks like that, indeed
[05.10.2022 18:30:55] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Once a terrorist always one, we have our own deranged Zealots
[05.10.2022 18:31:10] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Maquisards they are called. Their simple brains cannot stop with their madness.
[05.10.2022 18:31:24] [RM]RNC-Roon: But as they are a quite large group ofpeople, mostly not involved in law infringement, we tried
[05.10.2022 18:31:34] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: But this is not why we are here. I am officially inviting you to help us deal with your ...Unioners
[05.10.2022 18:31:38] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Who we have discovered nearby
[05.10.2022 18:31:44] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Do you accept?
[05.10.2022 18:31:52] [RM]RNC-Roon: Well, sure, but
[05.10.2022 18:32:11] [RM]RNC-Roon: I would like this opportunitty to discuss... how can i say, other matters
[05.10.2022 18:32:33] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Commandeur: How about first we deal with your terrorists, as a gesture of good will
[05.10.2022 18:32:38] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: And then we can talk as friends Oui?
[05.10.2022 18:32:54] [RM]RNC-Roon: Ah, sure.
[05.10.2022 18:33:05] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Take it as a handshake, we gauls like to show strenght first as you maybe know.
[05.10.2022 18:33:09] [RM]RNC-Roon: Fleet, form on Greifstein
[05.10.2022 18:33:17] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Very well, Follow me, we will cruise
[05.10.2022 18:33:23] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: in formation
[05.10.2022 18:33:24] [RM]RNC-Wetzlar: K: Very well then. Assuming formation
Having received coordinates, sector 4C/D, both fleets continued their journey while awaiting direct positional data of the hostiles in question. They, however, had prepared an ambush. Several Unioner cruisers used the nearby Bern Field as cover and attacked. Bulk of the fleet kept our capital ships secure, while the rest hunted them down. The Sprotte remained with the L'Audacieux and the Greifenstein, securing the vulnerable back of our forward detachment. Nothing dared to poke its head out of the Bern Field under our watchful eye.
Code:
[05.10.2022 18:33:26] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: To sector 4C/D
[05.10.2022 18:33:27] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Acknowledged.
[05.10.2022 18:33:32] [RM]RNC-Roon: Well follow our Gallic comrads
[05.10.2022 18:34:35] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Commandeur: Hold position at battlecruiser Aubagne
[05.10.2022 18:34:46] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: We will receive direct coordinates of the Terrorists
[05.10.2022 18:35:29] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Who is your Commandeur Rheinlanders?
[05.10.2022 18:35:36] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Your lead vessel's commander so to speak
[05.10.2022 18:35:45] [RM]RNC-Roon: Must be a really big group of Unioners... Im the commander, Adm Otto Schaeffer
[05.10.2022 18:36:11] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Bon Admiral, I suggest our large vessels join formation and stay near each other's sides
[05.10.2022 18:36:29] Alex.Zimmer: Guten abend.
[05.10.2022 18:36:53] [RM]RNC-Roon: Its a good formation, lets proceed that way
[05.10.2022 18:38:01] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: We will make sure they pay for their their provocations..
[05.10.2022 18:38:14] [RM]KKS-Greifenstein: K: As an information. The Greifenstein is an long range ship which systems are mainly against other battleships.
[05.10.2022 18:38:28] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: We have their location
[05.10.2022 18:38:49] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Requesting proximity data on hostiles ?
[05.10.2022 18:38:51] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Proceed with caution, L'audicieux, remain here and guard Aubagne
[05.10.2022 18:39:04] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: CO: We are heading about 20 clicks from here
[05.10.2022 18:39:04] [RM]RNC-Wetzlar: K: Orders on the Wetzlar?
[05.10.2022 18:39:16] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Follow my crew, Rheinlanders
[05.10.2022 18:39:22] [RM]KKS-Elbe: K: We had an engine failure, we made it back to normal status.
[05.10.2022 18:39:29] [RM]RNC-Roon: Donaus, proceed with caution, apparently enemies are cruisers
[05.10.2022 18:39:51] [RM]RNC-Wetzlar: CIC: Powering cruise engines.
[05.10.2022 18:40:14] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: they are hiding in the Bern Field, be cautions
[05.10.2022 18:40:15] [RM]RNC-Roon: Form on Richelieu
[05.10.2022 18:40:35] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: The RNC-Ostkantone will cover the main Destroyers
[05.10.2022 18:40:36] RNS-L'Opiniatre: RO: I observe the presence of Rheinland Military. A rare sight.
Code:
[05.10.2022 18:41:11] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Got visual on hostiles
[05.10.2022 18:41:13] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: hold position
[05.10.2022 18:41:17] UN]-S-Schraubzwinge: Adler: What is that kameraden
[05.10.2022 18:41:23] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Move forwards!
[05.10.2022 18:41:26] UN]-Black.Arrow: ?: Unioner ambush, Zuirch sector prepare to engage.
[05.10.2022 18:41:37] UN]-S-Geirmund: Isegrim: Since when does the Kaiserlichen Stiefellecker hang around here in the system?!
[05.10.2022 18:41:38] [RM]RNC-Roon: I assume Our Donaus and Wordless are enough to deal with such treath?
[05.10.2022 18:41:43] UN]-S-Geirmund: Isegrim: Unglaublich...
[05.10.2022 18:41:52] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: it's an ambush, ready weapons!
[05.10.2022 18:41:57] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Powering weapons, all crew to battlestations!
[05.10.2022 18:42:05] RNS-L'Opiniatre: RO: A trio of terrorist cruiser-sized vessels ahead.
[05.10.2022 18:42:09] UN]-S-Geirmund: Isegrim: This is what I call bad luck...
[05.10.2022 18:42:11] [RM]RNC-Wetzlar: CIC: Weapons powered and ready to go, on your command, Kommandant
[05.10.2022 18:42:16] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: All hands, combat operations imminent! Man all turrets!
[05.10.2022 18:42:23] [RM]KKS-Elbe: K: standing by, prepare for second wave.
[05.10.2022 18:42:23] [RM]RNC-Wetzlar: K: Fur Rheinland! Fire at will!
[05.10.2022 18:42:28] UN]-S-Schraubzwinge: Adler: Lets help our friends
[05.10.2022 18:42:29] [GRG]GNS-Wordless: fire
[05.10.2022 18:42:32] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Ambush!!! Protect the Capitals!
[05.10.2022 18:42:33] UN]-S-Geirmund: Isegrim: Sell your hides as expensive as you can, Kameraden!
[05.10.2022 18:42:35] [RM]KKS-Greifenstein: K: All man to Battlestations! Power to the Weapons! Prepare for Battle! Fire status GREEN! Fire when ready!
[05.10.2022 18:42:41] UN]-Black.Arrow: ?: Let's go boys. Give them hell.
[05.10.2022 18:42:50] UN]-S-Schraubzwinge: Adler:Send them to hell
[05.10.2022 18:42:50] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Ambush! Protect the Flagships!
[05.10.2022 18:42:54] Alex.Zimmer: Ready to assist.
[05.10.2022 18:42:54] UN]-S-Geirmund: Isegrim: Feuer frei!
[05.10.2022 18:43:02] Alex.Zimmer: Engaging hostile vessels.
[05.10.2022 18:43:21] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Very well, these are cleaned up
[05.10.2022 18:43:45] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Request to break formation and chase the benedikt
[05.10.2022 18:43:51] [RM]RNC-Roon: Granted
[05.10.2022 18:44:01] [RM]RNC-Roon: Wetzlar, cover him
[05.10.2022 18:44:04] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Our crew will deal with the Unioners
[05.10.2022 18:44:17] RNS-L'Opiniatre: RO: L'Opiniatre is on standby.
[05.10.2022 18:44:22] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: C: Care two rheinland vessels accompany us?
[05.10.2022 18:44:31] [RM]RNC-Roon: Both Donaus go
[05.10.2022 18:44:44] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Wordless stay in reserve
[05.10.2022 18:44:57] [RM]RNC-Roon: So do rest of our fleet
[05.10.2022 18:45:09] [GN]GNS-Richelieu: Muller, wordless, let's do this
Code:
[05.10.2022 18:45:48] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Staying close to the Flagships, maintaining defensive positions.
[05.10.2022 18:45:50] Death: [GN]GNS-Richelieu was put out of action by UN]-Black.Arrow (Gun).
[05.10.2022 18:46:24] [RM]RNC-Roon: Agents, BDM is granted permission to engage
[05.10.2022 18:46:26] RNS-L'Opiniatre: RO: I suppose that leaves us no other choice. En garde!
[05.10.2022 18:46:39] BDM|Kpt-R.Muller: Disrupting cruise engines
[05.10.2022 18:46:39] [RM]RNC-Roon: lets see how much your word worth
[05.10.2022 18:46:45] RNS-L'Opiniatre: RO: Discharging pulse batteries on nearest target.
[05.10.2022 18:46:45] Alex.Zimmer: I am not equiped to deal with capital ships. I'll standby.
[05.10.2022 18:47:35] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Maintaining defensive positions. Protecting KKS-Greifenstein.
[05.10.2022 18:47:50] [RM]RNC-Roon: ostkanone, you may engage, and help wetzlar
[05.10.2022 18:47:58] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Roger, engaging
[05.10.2022 18:48:16] Alex.Zimmer: There's nothing for me here, godspeed!
[05.10.2022 18:48:27] [RM]RNC-Roon: Thanks for your support
[05.10.2022 18:49:44] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Long range batteries, fire!
[05.10.2022 18:50:07] [RM]RNC-Roon: Looks like situation is under control, lets keep watch
[05.10.2022 18:50:36] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Roger that, returning in formation with the Flagship
[05.10.2022 18:51:04] [RM]KKS-Elbe: K: Long range Waffen ready!
[05.10.2022 18:51:36] [RM]KKS-Greifenstein: K: let us stay a bit closer so we can see whats happening there
[05.10.2022 18:51:47] [RM]RNC-Roon: Lets form on Elbe
[05.10.2022 18:53:10] [RM]RNC-Roon: I cant even see the enemy ships from here, lets get a bit closer...
[05.10.2022 18:53:32] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: These are agile bastards..
[05.10.2022 18:53:55] [RM]KKS-Greifenstein: K: charging up engine. Go to cruise speed.
[05.10.2022 18:54:33] [RM]RNC-Ostkantone: H: Regrouping!
[05.10.2022 18:54:34] [GN]GNS-L'Audacieux: C: I follow you commander
[05.10.2022 18:54:41] RNS-L'Opiniatre: RO: Targets are escaping.
Conclusion of the battle - the Richelieu had been disabled, few Unioner ships managed to escape. We swept the immediate area, then returned to our respective borders.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Traudel Habermeyer
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr