To RHA command and specificaly: SOA division. Admiral Golanski of The Order speaking.
As discussed before, our patrols started to re-discover way into Wilde controlled systems. One of our "ORC" managed to locate and pinpoint gravitational anomaly in Omega 41 system. Confirmed now to be jumphole, we calculated for 95.43% chance it links to a Omega 58 starsystem. As well our intel suggests we hit the jackpot. Due to our plans we refrained from closing on anywhere close of this location to preserve element of surprise but that leaves us blind. The very same recon cruiser was not able to verify what is on other side to our surprise.
That leaves us few choices... first is reconaissance with snubcraft, minimal risk however we loose element of surprise. Second is all force jump through blind which I do not recommend. Third option is to send through assault wing first to assess defences on other side right before main fleet. Once their drives will recharge and some of them recalled back to relay intel, we will decide upon further course of action.
We need time to mount an combined task force, work out chain of command and commit sensible assets for this operation. "ORC" will remain hidden in neighbouring Omicron Theta as we cannot risk hull, crew and expensive equipment to neutron star any longer than it is neccesary. However due to its extensive armanent and superior scanner arrays, we need it sent into Omega 58 together with the fleet.
[Incoming Transmission]
[ID: Brigadegeneral Friedrich Dresner - RHA SOA]
Admiral Golanski,
I must say I was rather surprised when I received this transmission. We nearly sacrificed some of our men in that failed assault into Omega-55, while all this time there was a jumphole leading straight into the heart of Wilde space sitting one system away. But speaking of the approach we'll have to take regarding this newfound jumphole.. That indeed is a critical decision. Driving an assault into the core of Wilde territory will be nothing but a suicide unless we manage to catch them off-guard, which makes the element of surprise our only advantage here, and thus, sending in a scout team would be out of question.
On the other hand, going in blind has too many risks, and we'd need to be prepared and heavily armed. Therefore, a well-thought plan would be essential for us to succeed with this assault. We will contact you again via secured comms to share our proposed assault plan in upcoming days.