· Sender: Ensign Andre Lavigne · Recipient: Main Fleet Headquarters · Subject: Lorraine encounter
Bonjour,
After I finished an usual patrol in Burgundy, I set course to planet Metz in Lorraine as I was dying for a croissant. As soon as I jumped in Lorraine, alarms went code RED: a Maquis Destroyer on scanner. I got to be honest, that croissant really made me leave the terrorist be and be on my way to Metz, but he wanted to prove something to the Gallic Navy. He did proved what was expected of him, to go down as all who face us do.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Lenin in Edinburgh!
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SCRA|CPW-Lenin and SCRA|CPW-Asha have come to Aquitaine and have assisted in shooting down the Gaians and Bretonian Armed Forces, teaming up with yours truly.
It would appear our goals are aligned in the system.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Dishonorable terrorists in Lorraine.
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I have been moved onto the duty on our Triumph vessel, Claymore that operates in Lorraine.
Our munitions team was put on alert when the call came that an unknown vessel has been spotted near the Burgundy tradelanes. That was the last calm moment we have experienced.
The vessel [pirate]BlackPearl[Yo] defied all sorts of combat convention and begun firing explosive torpedoes, point blank, without any response.
We have been caught completely off-guard, and through the ringing in my ears I could only briefly hear the call "Maquisards". Hit after hit resonated through the chambers around us before at last our own defense systems started operating after the shock tactic by the disilusioned terrorists and their stolen Ex-Council weaponry was deployed.
We have rallied and brought them to the bring of destruction, but the damage was done and the call to retreat to Quillan was given. We have been defeated, but only due to the dishonorable terrorist tactics - a stark reminder that I must fight even harder for the pure Gallia, where the honorable Gallic Navy shines like a shining beacon for Gallic kin.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Tau-53 skirmish
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The call came to man the armory, and the speech of the Commandeur resonated throughout the vessel - the Battleship Matsumoto that has caused great devastation in Lorraine, caused millions of deaths and great damages is likely preparing to strike planet Metz once more, readying to finish what it started.
And sure enough - stationed in Tau-53, facing in the direction of Lorraine the symbol of Kusarian brutality immediately opened fire on us. We were ready and assaulted the Battleship to prevent further bloodshed in Lorraine, the mere presence of this symbol so close to our system makes any respect for treaties with Kusari void our CIC relied to us with great fanfare. It all went well until this smaller support vessel appeared - Zuiryu
The police cruiser stood by the symbol of death of many Gauls and Gallic Navy Heroes - we had no choice, they became our target as well. Sweat came over us as the weapons room heated up greatly, salvo after salvo I helped reload, keeping check on all our systems and ammunition reserves. The call that the enemy was destroyed was not coming however - CIC must have been struggling with it's small size and agility. Like an otter slowly wearing down an Alligator so were we worn down eventually, and the sound of retreat was called, the sign of Gallic suffering Matsumoto still standing undefeated, possibly plotting another onslaught.
I hope the CIC of our vessel will analyze the data, push for more support in securing Lorraine and Tau-53 against the Kusarians, as our ship's command is sure our people can't be safe while Matsumoto is on our doorstep.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Saved at the bell.
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Aboard the cruiser Claymore I am still not sure what happened. When the alert was rung that we are jumping thought the Lorraine minefield to Tau-37 I strapped in, but we were thrust straight into combat - it might have been an ambush.
The officers near me seemed a little in panic, our vessel kept changing direction as we were clearly engaged in evasive maneuvers. Only when the call resonated throughout our ship we could catch a quick breath. It emerged from the mines like a majestic juggernaut - Gallic Navy Valor Richard.France came to our aid!
With the numbers evened, the battle turned from a desperate run for survival to a battle of tactical wits of the commanders.
I did all I could, keeping an eye on the steady stream of ammunition being turned into blazing projectiles, but in the end it was the Valor who has done the heavy lifting and took down both hostile vessels almost singlehandedly. Whoever in their CIC is responsible for Warwolf aiming has my sincere admiration, we could hear cheering as hit aftger hit their forward gun clawed at the hostiles.
These Outcast hostiles were worthy adversaries, NCB|MNC-Sadid and HS>El_Vibora should be treated with caution. At least when the Richard.France is not around with their crew's incredible aim.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Distant lands
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Today was a very unusual day aboard the Richelieu. The alert sounded to strap in, and we have undergone a jump to who knows where.
I have never seen such nebulae that the space around us painted on our displays when we got to the destination. We were quickly on our way back, but it seems like we have picked up a Sirian passenger, OCV-Ramzes - I suspect it was related to the order to defend Orkney today but they won't tell us the details.
Some operation that will be - shooting those that damaged Orkney so will feel so ... alien to me...if they dare come.
· Sender: Ensign Laurent de Chaloux · Recipient: Personal · Subject: Attack in Orkney
Our fleet was supposed to be challenged in Orkney, we managed to push the BAF back to Edinburgh. There was a moment of attack, which didn't go to plan. It looked like, we were going to be able to destroy them. Despite the fact, we had an advantage at the beginning, it reversed in the end. A battleship came to help them, which unequivocally made our situation worse. We were able to destroy their battleship Sovereign and also damage their ships. I was the only one left, who was attacked at the end, on many sides. I managed to leave the ship with the survivors in time, but my vessel was disabled.
[17.04.2022 13:56:44] [GN]GNS-Claymore: RO: Your noses will be destroy! We don't want your kind here!
[17.04.2022 13:57:32] [GN]GNS-Claymore: RO: All take a position!
[17.04.2022 13:57:57] BAF|HMS-Sovereign: Khatri: Commodore John Khatri speaking from the HMS Sovereign. HMS Ajax, is the ship ready?
[17.04.2022 13:58:13] [GN]G-Executeur: The invaders are back!
[17.04.2022 13:58:19] [GN]GNS-Claymore: RO: Let's make it fast! Fire at will and you will suffer!
[17.04.2022 13:58:21] GNS-Noel.Larose: Enemy ship target!
[17.04.2022 13:58:24] [GN]G-Executeur: This is for Bregancon!
[17.04.2022 13:58:26] BAF|DB-HMS-Ajax: Jacob: Affirmative, all systems report green.
[17.04.2022 13:58:28] [GN]GNS-Claymore has set BAF|HMS-Sovereign as group target.
[17.04.2022 13:58:28] OK
[17.04.2022 13:58:29] [GN]GNS-Benouville: Alarie: Bretonians eh? Lets send them home!
[17.04.2022 13:58:29] [GN]G-Executeur: weapons ready
[17.04.2022 13:58:32] BAF|HMS-Sovereign: Khatri: Establish a defensive perimeter in Edinburgh.
[17.04.2022 13:58:38] GNS-Noel.Larose: Open fire!
[17.04.2022 13:59:16] [GN]G-Executeur has set BAF|HMS-Sovereign as group target.
[17.04.2022 13:59:35] [GN]GNS-Claymore: RO: Moving!
[17.04.2022 13:59:40] [GN]G-Executeur has set BAF|HMS-Sovereign as group target.
[17.04.2022 13:59:45] [GN]GNS-Benouville: 3 now
[17.04.2022 13:59:48] [GN]G-Executeur has set BAF|HMS-Sovereign as group target.
[17.04.2022 13:59:54] [GN]G-Executeur: gogogoog
[17.04.2022 14:00:03] [GN]GNS-Claymore: RO: Fire at will!
[17.04.2022 14:00:09] BAF|HMS-Sovereign: Khatri: Enemy capital ships entering, redirect fire.
[17.04.2022 14:00:55] BAF|HMS-Royal.Paladin: Talbot: This is Commander Henry Talbot of the Royal Paladin.
[17.04.2022 14:01:06] BAF|HMS-Royal.Paladin: Talbot: We have you on our sights, we are approaching your position with full speed.
[17.04.2022 14:01:08] BAF|HMS-Royal.Paladin: Talbot: Man the guns! All batteries, fire on the enemy vessels!
[17.04.2022 14:01:12] [GN]GNS-Claymore has set BAF|DB-HMS-Ajax as group target.
[17.04.2022 14:01:12] OK
[17.04.2022 14:01:18] [GN]GNS-Benouville: Alarie: [Go to combat speed and engage target!]
[17.04.2022 14:02:36] Death: [GN]G-Executeur was put out of action by BAF|DB-HMS-Ajax (Gun).
[17.04.2022 14:02:38] [GN]GNS-Claymore has set BAF|HMS-Sovereign as group target.
[17.04.2022 14:02:38] OK
[17.04.2022 14:03:59] Death: [GN]GNS-Benouville was put out of action by BAF|HMS-Royal.Paladin (Gun).
[17.04.2022 14:05:30] Death: GNS-Noel.Larose was put out of action by BAF|HMS-Sovereign (Gun).
[17.04.2022 14:06:13] Death: BAF|HMS-Sovereign was put out of action by [GN]GNS-Claymore (Gun).
[17.04.2022 14:06:24] Death: [GN]GNS-Claymore was put out of action by BAF|DB-HMS-Ajax (Gun).
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Tau-23 - Preparing the ground
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Now that the Tau-23 gate has been re-established I am assuming the Gallic Union will be taking claim over the system.
It appears that there is a large concentration of Outcasts there at this time however - they will have to be cleansed before Gallia can once again rightfully take back the system.
I have once again served in the weapons room, this time of the Devastation. One Outcast vessel felt victim to our warwolf, but their seemingly endless reinforcements made the CIC order our retreat.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Lorraine battles
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The Lorraine battles are continuing, Maquisards and Outcasts are relentless, thankfully the heroes of [GN]GNS-Tourriers, [GN]GNS-Benouville, and myself and others are keeping them from vital infrastructure.
· Sender: Ensign Avril Vidal · Subject: Busy afternoon
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I have been selected for ammo restock duty aboard the Richelieu. The initial operative briefing was that we were to engage Bretonia in Tau-31. That was not meant to be, however, as our small fleet received a distress call from The Guard's Bravery
Quote:[23.11.2022 16:32:14] [GRG]GNS-Bravery: Sos
It has been intercepted in Tau-37 by the Outcasts. What ensued was absolute chaos, I was running around like crazy, and our weapons have been firing on all cylinders for a good hour. A Jump drive was engaged and we jumped to Provence apparently, attempting to cut the Outcasts from reinforcements.
When the dust settled, we emerged victorious, but not before taking heavy damage, depleting our ammo and losing two Guard vessels.
The Guard are starting to be a prominent force in the Gallic Navy, acting recklessly and leading us to extreme situations - on one hand, I am exhausted, and on the other, I have been given a chance to prove my competence. Who knows, maybe one day I might even taste what is like to look at battles from the Command Information Centre itself. A woman can dream.
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the heroes of [GN]GNS-Tourriers, [GN]GNS-Benouville, and myself and others are keeping them from vital infrastructure. 
