From Infinity's report, it was a prisoner exchange. The first Rheinland Cruiser appeared in Texas, assaulted two Cruiser wings and fled back to Hudson, requesting that Infinity transfer five Rheinland Military pilots to retrieve the Six commanding officers. Fighter wings approached the cruiser in Hudson, and the requested transfer count raised to fifteen pilots.
The Rheinland cruiser apparently called for backup when the two AEGIS capital ships and WRECKER cruiser appeared in Hudson, throwing threats and taking an aggressive posture. Perhaps if the capital vessels had stayed uninvolved and allowed the transfer to happen- which it did, rather smoothly, the battlegroup would not have been attacked. Another demonstration in lack of judgment.
That is all, Admiral. The rescued pilots are already back in command of new vessels. Norris out.