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ID: Captain Peter Stork
Recipient: Insurgency Command and Units
Subject: INS Roanoke MIA
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Command and other units,
This is Captain Peter Stork, secondary Gladius forces, former Battlegroup Inquisition unit.
Our flagship, INS Roanoke, failed to report back from one of its long range patrols through Cortez - California - Pennsylvania systems. We believe, that vessel and its crew was caught in battle with Navy forces or, more likely, Rogue's pack as the battlecruiser was ambushed by them several times before.
Until we manage to find more about our missing vessel and commander, I'd suggest extra caution around California system and also, it'd be wise to change all relevant access codes just in case.
My name is Isaac Barrington, and I am the commander of the Veracruz battlegroup, whose assets are currently involved in the evacuation of Bretonian refugees from our home planet, as well as in the defense of the planet Veracruz itself.
The refugee situation requires a whole set of precautions, and yesterday's convoy put a stop to all the questionable points. At this point, use the following information:
You can see all the details of the operation here.
At this point, Bretonian and Liberty military ships are considered hostile: even if they are away from the convoy, you can attack them.
Henceforth, Technocracy of Auxo ships in any of the systems of the given route list (see link above) are considered hostile and must be destroyed.
Ships of the Crayter Republic are designated as allied. Republic transport ships landing on Veracruz to evacuate refugees must also be protected and escorted to the planet Yuma in the Coronado system.
Any situation involving interaction with outside elements to our convoys must end with you being proactive: keep in mind that waiting may cost refugee lives, so sharpen your guns and be prepared to meet any obstacles in your path. Innocent lives are at stake, and we cannot let them die.
Sincerely,
Isaac Barrington
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This is going out on all Insurgency channels, not just the primary ones. Emergency protocols have been engaged, and Piledriver is now at an Omega standing. With Knight and most of her battlegroup suddenly AWOL, command of the remaining Harmony assets will fall to me.
As of right now, Vespucci is on full lockdown. No departures, no arrivals without explicit approval from myself or any other officer above Captain. All Gladius and Harmony forces are to assist in the defense of Veracruz at all costs. Task Force WARHAMMER is in command of the garrison, Task Force DISCOVERY will assist. All other divisions are to assist where necessary.
Battlegroup Veracruz will continue spearheading the refugee effort. Transports directly assisting in the effort are exempt from the lockdown. All other matters concerning refugees will be relayed through them before crossing High Command's desk.
The Navy is on our doorstep, people. They came to us. Let's knock them back through the backdoor.
And if anyone sees Knight, tell her I'll kick her ass if she doesn't wake up from whatever daydream she's in and report for duty.
Libera te ex Inferis.
West, out.
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"The truth's always harder to swallow than a simple white lie.." Join the Fight
Due to events in the Vespucci system, our strike fleet is returning home. Our battleships are equipped to return to the system in a matter of days so that we can devote ourselves entirely to the defense of our homeworld.
It looks like we have nowhere to retreat to, which means we will be attacking in several directions at once. I hope this is not the last time I send messages to this communication channel.
Sincerely,
Connon Hill
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The Delaware was left in complete shambles, and the escorts are without coordination. Triton has been ordered back to Marshall to receive repairs before the Ohio makes its way past the rearguard. We have little time to celebrate.
Any and all warships not critical to the refugee effort are to return to Veracruz for the defense. We cannot get cocky here, and we're far from being out of the woods.
All heavy assets will fall under TF WARHAMMER command, and are to defend orbital assets and engage enemy heavies when opportunity allows.
All medium and light assets are under joint TF GLADIUS and AMENHOTEP command, and will engage the enemy as they enter the ring system.
TF LANCER and TF BROADSWORD are to slip through the jump whole when possible and rendezvous with the defense. The rearguard is done. The Ohio will be on its way in. Code Utah is authorized should the worst present itself.
They'll be gunning for us even harder. Those were fresh greenies right out of the academy that we beat into submission, and they'll want vengeance. Don't give them an inch. No. Fucking. Mercy.
Libera te ex Inferis.
West, out.
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"The truth's always harder to swallow than a simple white lie.." Join the Fight
Walker here. I'll be taking command of the units in Kansas for the upcoming battle. Admiral West will handle matters on the Vespucci front in the mean time.
With the Delware put out of action for good, we have a short window of time to enter and wreck havoc on the Navy's supply lines. TF BROADSWORD as well as TF LANCER have arrived in Kansas, however the strength they've got is half of that of a Navy battlegroup at best. Any additional reinforcements are to redeploy to TF LANCER as soon as possible.
If we want to win this war of attrition, we'll have to switch strategies. My men and I will take the Kearsarge 'round the Arkansas asteroid field and relocate to grid Alpha-Four in Kansas. We'll need a few more warships with us for this task, but once we rendezvous, our gunnery will have a clear sight onto the supply lines of the Navy. Our unit will act under the designation of TF DESTINY, so remember it for the battles to come. We'll have to fight as best as we can if we still want to have a place to call home.
The Ohio's en route to Vespucci proper. It's at the outskirts of the Arkansas field as we speak, although holding for more warships to join its task force. The scoundrels are learning from their mistake in Vespucci.
In regards to the battle plans for the skirmish with the Ohio, we'll have the following:
TF LANCER will act as the vanguard of the defensive formation;
TF BROADSWORD is to attempt and flank the LNS Ohio and her escorts;
TF DESTINY will engage passing supply ships and convoys as well as stall reinforcements.
A simple yet efficient strategy is what will make the difference here. The Ohio, like its now-destroyed counterpart, Delaware, has majority of crew as mere recruits to this day. They haven't seen any battles, thus we will have the advantage in terms of experienced personnel. TF LANCER will hold the line using our last remaining operational battlecruisers that can be spared for this operation, while BROADSWORD will have to do with the remnants of our cruiser flotillas and up-to-gunboats in terms of additional equipment.
That's all for the time being. We'll keep the channel updated on our situation once per week should the situation remain stable.
Walker here. I am sending an urgent transmission from the Kearsarge in Vespucci.
We've lost TF BROADSWORD and TF DESTINY, along with the remnants of the TF LANCER to the advancing Carrier Ohio. The only survivors are us and 2 other vessels. Our snubcraft wings are depleted, so we'll have to return for repairs and resupply. All vessels in Kansas are henceforth considered as MIA or destroyed. I am pulling back the remaining forces to Veracruz orbit. Admiral West is now in charge of them, as per operational procedures.
This is my last transmission, as we'll be working towards a quick resupply run and then head back to assist the Triton. Our last stand will follow soon, Liberty is eager for revenge as a result of the Delaware's loss. It was an honor to serve together under the banner of our movement.
With the arrival of the Ohio in-system, I'm hereby enacting total war protocols. Veracruz is effectively devoid of refugees to receive collateral, so any and all assets are to be utilized in the defense, and I mean all. Ground crews have authorization to load automated transports with field mines, and orbital has orders on how to use them. The loss of Vanquisher was hard, but allowed for the scant remnants of LANCER and BROADSWORD to return to orbit, though with Marshall in its current state field repairs will be dodgy.
Ohio didn't make it through Kansas without scratches, though, and with the loss of the Delaware the greenies aboard will be both anxious and furious. Take advantage of both. Abuse mistakes, openings, and all opportunities. This is a fight for survival, and every single one of us is in the thick of it.
WARHAMMER is to continue precision strikes against the enemy's heavy assets. LANCER and BROADSWORD's remnants, which appear to consist of Abaddon, Arcturus, and some remaining escorts, shall follow orders from WARHAMMER central. GLADIUS will remain in mobile coordination with TRITON. We'll bleed them for every meter they take.
I am also formally enacting emergency measures for the Leniex Hub. JUROR is being rushed, as Vanquisher was, and all material related to R&D is being loaded into EMCON drives aboard the Incursus.
Finally, official retreat coordinates are being uploaded to the entire network, in the event that those in the defense find themselves without the resolve to keep going. I won't blame a single person who pulls off from Veracruz, but understand the consequences of doing so, especially if Thastus' ghost pulls us out from this hell.
Godspeed, men. Let's make these pricks burn.
Libera te ex Inferis.
West, out.
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"The truth's always harder to swallow than a simple white lie.." Join the Fight
Enterprise acknowledges the received orders, and will remain in high orbit as long as the position is tenable, and isn't outright overwhelmed. Should this be the case - I reserve the right to act on my own discretion and withdraw... or go down with the vessel, and as many of them as we can take with us.
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Peace, being the distant dream it is, comes inevitably, and goes hand in hand with justice.
Cursed be the war. Heroes never die! @Vitoniz30 @Connor
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