TARGET ID: Liberty Navy Reporting Center
SUBJECT: PR 05/14/823
This is Ensign Reed Icarus.
Reporting on the Gallic invasion of the California system earlier today.
When I arrived on-scene, it was mayhem. Mostly the Gauls were piloting fighters, but a couple bombers were in the mix. Our forces were clearly outnumbered, but we engaged the enemy regardless. We took heavy losses, especially once the Gauls' reinforcements arrived; gunboats and capital ships. I singled out a bomber and chased it around but was unable to score the kill, as my bullying caught the attention of three Gallic fighters. I managed to lose them in the asteroidal mists and re-engaged on my own terms, but again I was routed by their superior numbers. I managed to lose all but one pursuer, but by that time my ship was damaged and I was out of batteries for my shield system, so I broke off from the dogfight and returned to Planet Los Angeles once the remaining Gaul lost interest. While my fighter was being patched up, I rejoined the battle in my Upholder.
Liberty forces fell back and rallied at Planet Los Angeles. Once we were ready to attack, the bombers led the charge and we scrapped a couple Valors, then pressed the attack to the Magellan gate, scrapping another Valor and a gunboat.
I didn't score any kills but I managed to keep my ship in one piece for the most part. We lost two ships for every one of theirs we blasted. All in all, not a great outcome. But, in the end, the Gauls retreated.
I guess we'll find out soon enough if California has seen the last of the Royal Navy.