► Source:The Ring, Planet New Berlin, New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Fähnrich Franz Holger ► Recipient:Oberkommando ► Subject:Skirmish above New Berlin
Guten Tag Oberkommando.
Today, Battlecruiser KKS-Sweboz completed a retrofit upgrade at the Ring. Upon launching for its maiden voyage, still lacking a main forward cannon, Red Hessian ship callsign Gunnhildr was immediately sighted in orbit of Planet New Berlin. Red alert was declared and emergency communications were sent to the Rheinwehr. KKS-Kaiser was moored for a protracted period at Planet New Berlin awaiting the developments of the battle before emergency disengaging, according to comms. No other Rheinwehr ships were in the vicinity.
The battle went poorly for the unprepared KKS-Sweboz - without weapon systems calibrations and lacking key equipment & support we aggressively engaged Red Hessian ship Gunnhildr to defend the Hauptstadt. After KKS-Sweboz sustained significant hull damage, KKS-Kaiser reached the skirmish which had drifted past Potsdam by now. According to analysts, both Rheinwehr ships were poorly equipped to assault the light Hessian cruiser. Upon taking critical damage, with multiple components destroyed and several decks venting atmosphere, the KKS-Sweboz attempted to make a retreat to the Ring where its reactor went critical, detonating the ship pelting the orbital stations and Planet New Berlin with debris. Few escape craft made it.
[05.04.2024 18:09:11] Gunnhildr: Rheinland Battlecruiser in visual Range!
[05.04.2024 18:09:17] Gunnhildr: Battlestations! Power up the Weapons Systems!
[05.04.2024 18:09:26] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: Hessians locked
[05.04.2024 18:09:31] Gunnhildr: Fire ! Fire ! Destroooy Them !
[05.04.2024 18:09:55] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: Powering weapons.
[05.04.2024 18:10:11] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: Oberkommando, do we have permission to engage?
[05.04.2024 18:10:16] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: Looks like it
[05.04.2024 18:11:31] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: Kaiser good to see you
[05.04.2024 18:11:40] [RM]KKS-Kaiser: RO: Sweboz, we're currently in moor, we'll emergency disengage if situation is critical.
[05.04.2024 18:12:06] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: We just got out of drydock and are still setting up weapons systems, could use some help.
[05.04.2024 18:15:08] [OOC] [RM]KKS-Kaiser: Um...do you not have a BC heavy
[05.04.2024 18:15:24] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: brand new ship
[05.04.2024 18:15:40] [RM]KKS-Kaiser: K: Too far, intervene.
[05.04.2024 18:16:14] Gunnhildr: Haha! Cowards!
[05.04.2024 18:16:16] [RM]KKS-Kaiser: K: Hessian ship, we recommend withdrawing or we will be forced to destroy you.
[05.04.2024 18:17:28] [RM]KKS-Kaiser: K: Sweboz, pull in.
[05.04.2024 18:19:31] [RM]KKS-Sweboz: That's enough for us, we're bugging out. On station at the Ring Kaiser.
[05.04.2024 18:22:02] [RM]KKS-Sweboz was blown out of the stars by Gunnhildr (100%)
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Franz Holger
Fähnrich der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr
Under orders of Vizeadmiral Kunrad i was ordered to check out rumors of a Nomad fleet in Omicron Delta. On my way I got chased by a Corsair fighter in Omicron Theta, but the speed of the Spectre is unmatched and the Corsair had to break off his pursue. Arriving in Omicron Delta i could confirm these rumors. Closing in on the many explosions in the area, i was surrounded by fresh wrecks of Core and Zoner ships, who I assume to have fought against the Nomads until the last man close to Freeport 11.
The Nomads were still nearby, but did not seem to focus on the Freeport. They were already close to succeeding in their bombardment of another station nearby when i arrived, with only a few Order remnant capital ships from an already decimated fleet desperately trying to fight back. Not long after the Nomad and Wild combined fleet successfully destroyed a base called "Lab Reactor Read". Of course i held back, as i was only there to observe. I wasn't the only "observant" however, as there also was a gunboat from the Marinenachrichtendienst and a heavy fighter with a pilot named Caliban, nice fella. When the destruction was over we left and went our own ways before the Nomad fleet would turn their anger against us.
Attached below is footage from the event. These include footage of the Core and Zoner wrecks, the Order remnants and the base destruction.
**COMMS DAMAGE DETECTED, UNABLE TO TRANSMIT IMAGE**
► Source:KKS-Kaiser, New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Leutnant Karl Holzner ► Recipient:Großadmiral Henze ► Subject:Earhart Expedition
Admiral,
The operation you requested has been completed successfully. My report on behalf of the ship's command is as follows:
Rheinwehr elements of the expeditionary force successfully grouped with BDM forces at Bayern's position. The KKS-Kaiser, my posting which was repaired for the operation, led the Rheinwehr contingent. The battlecruiser RNC-Balder led the Bureau contingent. The force completed grouping at 18:00 and jumped into the Earhart system.
Upon entering the system we detected no vessels and proceeded to the debris field to complete our tasking. Though the prior detected defensive systems were still active, we successfully gathered the Chirodebris you requested. All ships reported maximum cargo capacity and set off for an anomaly that reportedly was phase-aligned to the Hudson system.
At this point, we encountered unexpected enemy ships, two Hessian capital vessels. One Jormungandr-class battleship, the RHB-Utgard, and a cruiser of the Vidar-class, the Molotova. Upon making contact, we decided to engage the enemy head-on. The Kaiser was able to maneuver out of range of the enemies primary battery successfully, and our heavy Cerberus cannons annihilated the enemy with support from the Balder. The ship was left crippled while we chased off the enemy cruiser. Heavy damage was done to this cruiser before the order was made to disengage upon detecting further vessels approaching. These vessels were believed to be corporate mercenaries from Orex Industries, though we are unsure how they made entry. A withdrawal in order of all ships was made through into Hudson successfully. We were unable to confirm the destruction of the cruiser before departure.
We report no notable incidents on the journey back to Rheinland. Once we split off from the Bureau contingent, the Kaiser moored on Handelsdepot and I have been tasked with overseeing the offloading of the acquired materials. The Chirodebris shall be offloaded once the station quartermaster can finish clearing a secure space. Otherwise the ship will be ready to complete any further orders you may have.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Karl Holzner
Leutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr
**COMMS DAMAGE DETECTED, UNABLE TO TRANSMIT IMAGE**
► Source:Oder Shipyard, New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Leutnant Karl Holzner ► Recipient:Großadmiral Henze ► Subject:Special Military Operation in Thuringia
Admiral,
Once again the ship report shall be penned by me. Captain Koller was killed during the battle, I have already relayed this to the Oberkommando's Personnel Office.
Report as follows:
At 18:00, the massed fleet departed from Weimar orbit. The Kolleda radioed us a general heading, but would not send a precise flight plan. There were some complaints among my own fellow crewmen about the level of briefing. Our own deployment orders were outside of expected schedule, sudden, and there were complaints among the crew that the briefings were inadequate.
Nonetheless, we entered escort formation with the Kolleda upon command. Due to conditions in Thuringia, our long-range scanners were performing at a sub-optimal rate. Only upon breaking into open space from the Hohenfeld, we detected unknown warships on an intercept course. The sensor officer reported errors trying to ascertain the nature of them, but the force strength reported was well above expectations for what is supposed to be a secure system.
The battle commenced at this point, a majority of our fleet formed a screening force for the Kolleda, while the Kaiser was positioned to directly escort the Kolleda with a squadron of capital ships. The Kolleda appeared to be suffering navigation problems, particularly around the "Suhl". It nearly drifted into the area, though our communications officer relayed a new heading. It is at this point the decisive moment occurred. Likely due to sensor interference, enemy capital ships successfully uncloaked forward of our screening line. They made a full charge forward towards the Kolleda's position. The navigational issues left the Kolleda more forward than anticipated. Simultaneously, at least two capital ships from the main enemy force broke off to engage the Kolleda at this point.
The destruction of the Kolleda took only a few short minutes. The Kaiser being positioned closest attempted to directly shield the Kolleda from enemy fire. With fire support from the Elbe, we managed to hold off one enemy dreadnought, but the appearance of the former RNC-Schiller, listed as a likely Niemmanite deserter left us unable to cover the ship. More concerningly we detected an enormous power spike from the Kolleda. It was at this point Captain Koller ordered a retreat and left the bridge, right as the power spike from the Kolleda peaked. Whatever happened, unit cohesion broke. The exploding Kolleda combined with enemy bombardment severely damaged us. Our gunners managed to bombard the Schiller and cripple it before combined enemy fire disabled us for the remainder of the battle. Recovery operations were entirely successful, though casualties were sustained, and the Captain did not survive the battle. The damage control officer does not recommend taking the ship into battle without lengthy repair. The ship has already been taken to Oder for preliminary work.
Normally I would end my report here, but there was another concern I had while reviewing the shipboard data for this report. The sensor logs appear to show Bundschuch ships, from the Platform I believe. They also show Technocrats. This in mind, our sensors were suffering performance issues and we could not verify all the IFFs. I suspect the reports from the screening force will shed light on their activities, but as far as I can tell they were shooting our enemies. Despite this, I must voice concern over their presence in a restricted system during such an operation. If you require further information on this matter, I will send as much of our data as I can. This, along with all of our other data will be attached in a file with the report.
We await your orders Admiral.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Karl Holzner
Leutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr
Today, cruiser KKS-Leipzig completed the shakedown cruise from The Ring to the Frankfurt System, and ending in the Hamburg System. The goal of the cruise is to test the ship's and crew performance.
Overall, KKS-Leipzig and her crew have performed within expected parameters. During the cruise, we intercepted several Bundschuh fighters at the outskirt of Westerwald cloud, which are swiftly neutralized. Engagement data have been collected and being analyzed to fine-tune the ship's targeting systems. Several Bundschuh pilots have ejected and were captured for interrogation.
Near the end of the cruise, we intercepted a trade convoy at the high orbit of planet Hamburg. The cargo ship was identified as a CTE CT-73 Stork class Civilian Train but we were unable to identify the affiliation. The ship failed to respond to our hail and demand for inspection at long range, therefore a single disruptor missile was fired to intercept.
Communication was successfully established at short range. The cargo ship was identified as a Deep Space Engineering cargo vessel. Cargo hold was inspected to be carrying Helium-3, en route to the Ile-de-France system. Documents and cargo manifests were inspected and verified.
There are no infractions identified, but the automatic transponder was identified to be faulty onboard the vessel. We instructed the cargo ship to have their transponder fixed at a nearby facility.
[13.04.2024 21:36:30] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: Cargo vessel Trentastic Four, stop your vessel for a cargo scan
[13.04.2024 21:37:02] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: What is your destination Trentastic Four
[13.04.2024 21:37:27] Trentastic_Four: Hold on.
[13.04.2024 21:37:35] Trentastic_Four: Destination: Iles de France
[13.04.2024 21:38:01] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: We are receiving an incorrectly configured transponder signal from your vessel
[13.04.2024 21:38:25] Trentastic_Four: Can you explain?
[13.04.2024 21:38:33] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: Please rectify your malfunctioning transponder as soon as possible
[13.04.2024 21:39:08] Trentastic_Four: I will do so at the next possible location. Thank you for the reminder.
[13.04.2024 21:40:18] Trentastic_Four: May I continue to the next station?
[13.04.2024 21:40:19] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: Carry on with your journey, report any presences of criminals to your nearest authority if you come across them
The shakedown cruise is completed successfully at Planet Hamburg orbit. Crew are being debriefed, and post-cruise evaluation is currently in progress to identify areas for improvement.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Werner Baumann
Fähnrich der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr
► Source:KKS-Leipzig, New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Fähnrich Werner Baumann ► Recipient:Oberkommando ► Subject:Outcast Incursion into Rheinland space
Guten Tag Oberkommando.
The KKS-Leipzig was ordered to scramble and intercept an approaching Outcast warship which attacked our Battleship KKS-Kaiser in Sigma-15 system.
KKS-Leipzig departed from Planet Hamburg orbit 15 minutes after the alert was received. KKS-Kaiser was tracking the hostile vessel and reported to have penetrated into Rheinland space, heading into the Frankfurt System.
KKS-Leipzig was en route to the Frankfurt system to search for the enemy vessel via New Berlin. We made first radar contact with the hostile vessel, identified as the MNS-Redemption, an Outcast Hasta class Battlecruiser, near Essen Station in New Berlin System. The hostile vessel appears to be suffering from significant hull damage and fluctuation in their power core output was detected, showing the serious damage resulted from the engagement with KKS-Kaiser in Sigma-15.
MNS-Redemption refused to surrender and immediately opened fire on our ship, and we returned fire with all our weapons. Patrols near the Essen Station has also been dispatched to engage the enemy ship. We manage to disable all enemy's weapons and their main power core was shut down. MNS-Redemption disengaged and limped away from the combat area. The mission was successful, and the threat was neutralized.
Together with battlecruiser RNC-Schlesien, we continued sensor sweep in New Berlin system in case of further Outcast's incursions into Rheinland space. KKS-Leipzig is now docked at Oder Shipyard for post-combat repairs.
[14.04.2024 13:30:07] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: stop MNS-redemption
[14.04.2024 13:30:09] MNS-Redemption: Oh well another one
[14.04.2024 13:30:21] MNS-Redemption: Pedro: Lets brun him too
[14.04.2024 13:30:27] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: you have assault one of our ships and you will pay for your crime
[14.04.2024 13:30:29] MNS-Redemption: Pedro: Powering up weapons! fire when in range!
[14.04.2024 13:30:36] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: cut your engine and prepare to be boarded
[14.04.2024 13:30:39] MNS-Redemption: i dont think so
[14.04.2024 13:30:40] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: this is your only warning
[14.04.2024 13:30:45] MNS-Redemption: no i won
[14.04.2024 13:30:53] MNS-Redemption: bring me to it
[14.04.2024 13:30:56] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: you ask for that then, targetting MNS redemption
[14.04.2024 13:31:06] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: don't say we didn't give you the chance
[14.04.2024 13:31:50] [RM]RNC-Schlesien: RO: This is Schlesien. We are monitoring the situation.
[14.04.2024 13:34:17] MNS-Redemption: Pedro: For Malta
[14.04.2024 13:34:25] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: target core critical
[14.04.2024 13:34:31] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: threat neutralised
[14.04.2024 13:34:48] [RM]KKS-Leipzig: continuing sweep for additional outcast hostiles
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Werner Baumann
Fähnrich der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr
► Source:Planet New Berlin, New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Fähnrich Werner Baumann ► Recipient:Oberkommando ► Subject:Patrol Report at Sigma-15 System
Guten Tag Oberkommando.
I have been ordered to join a regular patrol at Sigma-15 system today in a 13-ARKM-N3 bomber craft, a last minute change to my original patrol assignments.
I arrived Freeport 8 station in Sigma-15 System precisely at the designated time, joining the patrol squadron with Leutnant Holzner, Bootsmann Holger, and Korporall Beist.
Following the order, we initiated our patrol in the Sigma-15 system, proceeding to Wichter Station, outskirt of Pellworm field, then passing through the orbit of planet Hammersee.
At the end of the patrol, we rendezvoused with Battleship Schwerin in Frankfurt system for refueling, before heading back and landing on Planet New Berlin.
There were no unusual or hostile activities encountered during this patrol.
[18.04.2024 20:49:23] [RM]Bmn-Holger,Lahm: Forming on the Leutnant.
[18.04.2024 20:49:52] [RM]Lt-Karl.Holzner: We'll peel around past Wicther.
[18.04.2024 20:49:54] [RM]Fr-Werner.Baumann: signal confirmed, forming up with Holzner
[18.04.2024 20:50:33] [RM]Kpl-Elias.Beist: Nothing to report as usual
[18.04.2024 20:50:49] [RM]Kpl-Elias.Beist: Looks like the Corsairs haven't been back since the last time
[18.04.2024 20:51:01] [RM]Lt-Karl.Holzner: Indeed. Prepare to skirt around the cloud.
[18.04.2024 20:51:07] [RM]Bmn-Holger,Lahm: They are free to pass anytime to get their asses kicked!
[18.04.2024 20:51:34] [RM]Kpl-Elias.Beist: I recommend not getting too close to the high-gamma field
[18.04.2024 20:51:39] [RM]Kpl-Elias.Beist: Really eats away at the hull
[18.04.2024 20:52:03] [RM]Fr-Werner.Baumann: copy that
[18.04.2024 20:54:01] [RM]Lt-Karl.Holzner: We'll make for a refueling run on the Schwerin.
[18.04.2024 20:58:19] [RM]Lt-Karl.Holzner: Squadron dismissed, refuel on the Schwerin.
[18.04.2024 20:58:33] [RM]Bmn-Holger,Lahm: Jawuhl, heading back to headquarters.
[18.04.2024 20:58:38] [RM]Fr-Werner.Baumann: roger that, docking with battleship Schwerin
[18.04.2024 20:59:36] [RM]Bmn-Holger,Lahm: Docking with Schwerin. See you in the kantine, lads.
[18.04.2024 20:59:42] [RM]Fr-Werner.Baumann: see you there
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Werner Baumann
Fähnrich der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr
I was ordered to redivert my patrol to Sigma 15. I met up with Fähnrich Werner Baumann, Korporal Elias Beist und Leutnant Karl Holzner at Freeport 8.
We checked for Corsair vessels and other unwanted activity but nothing of note was to be found. after a large tour around the system, we returned to Battleship Schwerin in Frankfurt for refueling and debriefing.
During my journey to Planet New Berlin on the KKS-Raeren, we received an emergency ping from BDM forces of a Nomad incursion in Frankfurt. We steered towards the place of battle and found a Nomad fighter, gunboat and cruiser with callsigns K'Hara|Vaer'Lif, Vagrant.Rakshasa and Vagrant.Wing.of.Psyche engaging 2 Buro ships with callsigns VIPER and BDM|U-175. We rushed to help, and soon got unexpected help from an Order cruiser with a damaged IFF that seemed unaware of being prohibited flying said ship in Rheinland territory. Nonetheless the help was welcome at that moment. The ship's callsign was Zeno-I.
The KKS-Raeren itself was in direct combat with the Wing.of.Psyche. We managed to disable the enemy gunboat while sustaining light damage ourself. Seeing their side going on the defensive, the K'Hara|Vaer'Lif decided to flee the battle. Despite our efforts to chase it down, it escaped. Nonetheless we ended up with no losses of our own. Footage can be found attached below.