It is with deep regret that I must inform you that I failed to carry out your orders to perform a reconaissance mission to determine the defenses that the Gallic Royal Police have recently been installing around Avallon Station in the Burgundy System. I was on route to the Burgundy Jumphole in the Dauphine System and was just passing the Privas Planetary Cluster when I was ambushed by 6 GRP Heavy Fighters. Although taken by surprise, I was able to destroy 4 for the fighters, when 2 Royal Navy Very Heavy Fighters and a Royal Navy Bomber also joined in the attack on me. I was successful in eventually destroying all 8 fighters and the bomber, but in doing so my Cuirassier received so much damage that it proved impossible to complete the mission. I tried Patron, but it is with great shame that I admit that although I did manage to make it to the Champagne System, I was forced to dock at Montard Base for repairs. I am told that my craft is so severely damaged that it will be days before it is fit to fly again.
Patron, I submit myself to your mercy and am prepared to endure what ever punishment you deem fitting for my abject failure.
In the meantime, I am forced to confine myself to Montard Base while I await your decision.
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