Good day, Omicron citizens, Outworlders, and everyone who can listen to our Order Protectorate News Service frequency. I am correspondent Kieran Rice with the news from Freeport Eleven. Several days ago Freeport and the nearby areas have been subjected to yet another major Nomad incursion including their largest life forms to date. An hour before Nomads main force mounted their offensive, Battleship Nekhbet sent the distress message all over Omicron Delta and raised relief based on Taphanhes Station together with Battleship Apophis. First non-Order assets to arrive on the scene, Corsairs named Detterence provided invaluable assistance in deploying perimeter around the Freeport. Later, Battleship Neferhotep and several squadrons arrived to reinforce against the incoming menace. After hours of intense combat, all Nomads have been pushed out of Freeport Eleven due to combined effort of Order, Deterrence, and even occasional Coalition vessel.
But were they really Nomads as we know them? Eyewitnesses and combatants told us they fought creatures those have never been seen and cataloged before. Enormous and immensely powerful for their size, new Nomad forms could inflict major damage to Corsairs who aren't as honed to stand against them, unlike The Order who faces such horrors on daily basis. Even Coalition and Order forces took casualties, but in the end, Freeport Eleven inhabitants and the station itself are intact. We asked Nekhbet's officer several questions in regards to the recent events in Omicron Delta:
"Agent Calavis, what is The Order's stance now? What should expect soon from The Overwatch and how will it impact outworlders?"
Camera shot from the action
"Good afternoon, mister Rice and our listeners. After the battle, Commodore Storgen had ordered all local forces to raise alert state and mobilize to repel any sign of external menace on sight no matter how small; This means system-wide quarantine, increased patrols, and higher scrutiny towards potentially suspicious vessels in our shared space. We all are concerned of what happened before, but we are confident to meet the challenge when it is necessary. Even giant super-dreadnoughts or whatever they throw at us."
"Thank you, but what or who have we met in your opinion?"
"I will be honest - I don't know, this is a question best aimed towards our scientist corps. Those vessels are something that cannot be underestimated, especially in large-scale engagement like you could see now. They are hyper-lethal for civilians and generally any not well-prepared combat vessel. We strongly recommend avoiding them and contacting us as soon as possible."
"And last question. What is your opinion about the latest rumors about potential changes within Order leadership? Is it true Commodore Storgen may become new Order's leader?"
Order battleship on defense
"I will assure you here and now, The Order's leader is Grand Admiral Golanski and nobody can change it without an official announcement. We advise you to cease false rumors which can destabilize The Order's rank and file. Spreading rumors is particularly unacceptable during periods of high-alert, that's all that I can say".
For now, Freeport Eleven's safety is guaranteed, but the next attack is only a matter of time. However, The Order is prepared to protect mankind until the very end and we at the Order Protectorate News Service will sincerely cheer for them.
This was the latest news from the Omicrons brought to you by Kieran Rice, stay tuned.