Today, as I was heading back to Omega-52, I encountered a Corsair, who was killing our Allies, the Red Hessian. He had in his hault 16 pilots. I demanded those pilots from him. The Corsair, who realized he was on disadvantage against me, agreed to trade them for the two Bounty Hunters I had in my hault.
The 16 pilots were sucessfuly brought to their base, Ronneburg.
In my way back to Omega-52, I was able to capture a Corsair pilot, which I brought to Gorodok.
INCOMING TRANSMISSION
COMM ID: Commissariat of TRUTH
LOCATION: TOR-ONE
TARGET ID: SCRA Assets
SUBJECT: Awards
COMMISSARIAT OF TRUTH
HUNTING THE LIES THAT HUNT YOU
For completing our traditional mission, we award Alexei Eristoff the Hispania Memorium. We welcome him into the fighter corps with the passing of the timeless test.
HIS WATCHFUL EYE
Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Революционная Армия Коалиции Сириуса
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"THE HULL HAS BEEN BREACHED AND THESCIENCEIS LEAKING OUT!"
[font=Garamond][color=#33CC00]To: SCRA High Command
Comm. ID: Captain Ricardo Alvarez
Priority: Medium
Subject: Regrettable News
---Communications Opened---
Salud, camaradas!
It is with regret that I must report that I have failed in my duty to keep the CPW-Havana safe. The ship is holed from stem to stern, much of the superstructure was destroyed, and her main engines were shot away.
On 08-22-818 AS the CPW-Havana and Task Force Bull Dog aborted an attack on Omicron Alpha when confronted with superior forces, weighing engaging a superior numerical force against the potential for loss and deciding to return home.
The CPW-Lithuania as well as all escort fighters broke off from the task force and rushed to reinforce Omega-52 when a VR incursion was detected. Leaving the CPW-Badanov and the CPW-Havana to return to Omega-52 via the Sigma route.
A Samura transport spotted the two capital ships when Commander Brooks made a navigational error and guided the Havana to a heavily transited Jump Gate, instead of a more stealthy jump hole.
This left us with the choice to attempt to sprint to the jump hole to Sigma-19. Unfortunately we were unable to beat the Kusari blockade of the system that closed off every jump hole and potential escape route like a noose.
We counted no less than five cruiser class vessels on scanners, assorted fighters of Blood Dragon, Farmers, as well as KNF and Imperial Guard. All led by the fearsome battleship Akagi.
Any attempt to breach the blockade would result in disaster.
The Commander of the Kusari Forces offered us a flag of truce, and his word to escort us from the system peacfully. Seeing that as being the only option open to us, as the enemy forces were sweeping the system hunting us.
I took it upon myself to offer our conditional surrender and be escorted from the system.
However, once we reached the Sigma-19 gate the Kusari forces abandoned their oath, and opened fire upon our peace bonded vessels. We managed to jump to Sigma-19, but could not escape the sheer numbers of vessels thrown after us.
The Havana was finally felled by the Akagi, it's treacherous Admiral centering his bloodlust upon us. His honour in tatters, as was mine for allowing myself to be led by his ruse.
The Havana was left, a burning hulk, slipping into the gas clouds, while the Kusari celibrated our demise. My crew crowded into emergency shelters and escape pods aboard the Havana while our emergency beacons activated. Hoping that the Kusari had given us up for dead, struggling to maintain limited life support and tending to our wounded.
Our emergency beacons were intercepted by an Order vessel in the region, we believe tipped off by their Blood Dragon allies. As their repair ship managed to attach itself and is currently towing us back towards their primary shipyard, where the ship will undergo extensive repairs, and refit.
I submit myself to the Commissariat, and to High Command for Courts Martial, and await verdict about my fate.
To: [color=#FFFFFF]SCRA Comm. ID:Commissar Yuveraj Khan Priority:Low Subject:Discipline
---Communications Opened---
Comrades!
I seethe as I read the after action report of Captain Alvarez, not at his failure, but at the failure of the whole Fighter Corps for allowing such a thing to happen to a fine man with a sterling record!
You broke the cardinal rule of operations, you broke formation, and you left the Havana and the Badanov behind to be set upon by the Honourless Dogs of Kusari! His failure is YOUR failure. The blood on the Havana's decks, Comrades, is there because of you!
Where was Comrade Steeles in this affair? Was he flying escort for the Havana? He was, until he broke formation filled with the bloodlust of killing those loose in Omega-52. And What of the other escorts? Where was Comrade Demidov or Comrade Orwell? These two worthless examples of officers failed to maintain proper formation and were lost... LOST or Cowards? The Commissariat will investigate this, MARK ME WELL!
You set out as a team of three fighters and two Destroyers to escort the Havana on its mission... And yet only one escort remained to face the Kusari horde. You abandoned them, and left them to die!
I am ashamed of you, I am ashamed of all of you.
Do not show your face around me until each of you have made amends for the blood on your hands. Your promotions are suspended, and your capital ships flying rights are revoked until you can demonstrate cohesive combat in snub fighter craft.
I will have discipline in the fighter corps, you are the elite of the SCRA, and the pride of the Coalition.
Comm ID: Nicole Schmidt
To: Commissar Katz; SCRA Leaders
Location: Personal Quarters, Planet Jiang Xi
*A video appears of Nichole, tired and in a fine evening gown, her hair let down*
My apologies for my appearance. After a long vacation to visit my family back on Hamburg and a bit of shopping on New London, I have returned to my private quarters on the planet surface to continue my work with the relocation of refugees. All is well with them and they are starting to flourish. They seem to like the fact that they can live without hearing of the Kusari/Bretonia war each day. Some of the children were at my ship when I got back. *smiles* They're so sweet!
*gets lost in a moment of daydreaming and reflection*
Well, I'm turning in for this evening. I will be back at my desk tomorrow morning bright and early.
"Comrades, the loss of the Havana weighs heavily upon my mind, the lose of find men and women of the Coalition has left scars upon my very soul that may never heal.
I take full responsibility for the lack of the presence of the CPW Lithuania, the crew of the Lithuania is not at fault, I am for a lack of judgment. Therefore I shall submit myself to desk-duty and not take up command of the Lithuania or the Karl Marx unless it is an emergency.
Instead I have nominated a young and strong young man of the Coalition Forces to act in my stead, Lt.Commander Osamu Nagama, he shall be my voice until I have redeemed myself in the eyes of my countrymen and friends.
Lt.Commander Nagama is also my fist, if he issues a punishment than consider it directly from my own lips, if he sings praises of victory than consider them my words. Strike him down, you strike me down. Obey, Fight, Win. Than perhaps I shall return upon hearing tales of the glory of our Fighter Corp. Until than I shall remain here unless the Premier says otherwise, fighting the never-ending foe that only has one name.
Paperwork.
Good hunting Comrades, may our honour be restored and the memories of those who served aboard the Havana and died never be forgotten."
INCOMING TRANSMISSION COMM ID:Lieutenant Daemon Steele LOCATION:Zvezdny Gorodok - Omega-52 System
SUBJECT:The Havana
I'd like to clarify things. First of all, the Havanas escorts consisted of only two fighters, not three. Orwell and Demidov were the fighters present. I was at Omega-52 lagging far behind due to problems with my ship. When I finally did get things operational, there were the Vagrants to deal with. They were expelled from Omega-52 but that wasted quite a bit of time. I don't know where Orwell and Demidov went but I assure you, I attempted to reach the Havana but I was unable to make it. I am ashamed that I wasted precious time dealing with the Vagrants instead of going to the Havana, but I would never of abandoned her due to "Bloodlust" as you call it. However, regardless of the way I explain things, I failed the Havana. I have failed the Coalition and I have failed my Comrades. I will accept any punishment you see fit and I will assist in the tending of the wounded and the repair job.
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COMM ID: Premier Alvin Katz of the Coalition
LOCATION: Office of the Premier ' Omega-52
TARGET ID: Commissariat
Comrades of the Revolution, Members of the Fighter Corps.
One battle does not a war make. One loss, against superior firepower should stand as a testament to your skill, not as a burden to sink your morale.
It took how many Kusari capital ships to pull down the Havana? And she still almost got away? No, you should not be looking at this as a loss, but as a victory.
We knew, when Captain Alvarez began his expedition, that there would be those that would hunt him in return. The kill record of the Havana stands at twelve battleships, ten cruisers, assorted smaller ships... to one.
The success of the Havana should be what we remember.
The Order have agreed to refit the battleship, and men and women of our fleet stand ready to serve aboard her for the glory of the revolution.
I am restoring Commandante Ben Warner and Captain Alvarez to flight status effective immediately with one mandate, AVENGE the Havana!
Though I am wounded, I am not slain. I lay me down to bleed awhile, then I rise and fight again!
These words will be carved into the Havana's hull, emblazoned for all to see, and for all to remember!
For the Revolution!
Premier Alvin Katz
Премьер-министр Элвин Кац
Volgograd
Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Революционная Армия Коалиции Сириуса
[font=Garamond][color=#33CC00]To: SCRA High Command
Comm. ID: Captain Ricardo Alvarez
Priority: Medium
Subject: Arrival at Evora
---Communications Opened---
Salud, Premier!
We have reached Evora shipyards, and our crew are disembarking so that the Order technicians can begin the work to salvage what they can from the Havana's damaged systems.
It has been stated that they will use this time to refit the Havana up to Order Osiris standards, including a full weapons grid outfitting and much needed systems upgrades. If all proceeds according to plan, then the Havana will be back to space-worthy soon, to begin the journey back to Omega-52 and final Coalition outfitting.
The Kusari betrayal of the Havana will not soon be forgotten. And I vow that they will pay, in blood, for what they did to my ship and to my crew.
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COMM ID: Premier Alvin Katz of the Coalition
LOCATION: Office of the Premier ' Omega-52
TARGET ID: Coalition Citizenry
Comrades, Citizens, and loyal Party Members,
In light of the continued settling of your government, and in light of recent events, it is important, for the stability of the Coalition, and our continued peace, that certain appointments be made to High Command.
The first is Captain Ben Warner, Commandante of the Fighter Corps, and Hero of the Revolution. He takes his seat in High Command ready to lead the SCRA to greater glory.
The second is Commissar Medvedov, of the Commissariat of Truth, head of Special Projects. He takes his seat to continue his over-watch of the glorious revolution, and ensure that the forces of the Counter-Revolution are kept at bay.
Trust them, Respect them, and Obey them!
For the Coalition and the Revolution!
Premier Alvin Katz
Премьер-министр Элвин Кац
Volgograd
Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Революционная Армия Коалиции Сириуса