Liberty forces were aware of Rheinland planned attack and prepared a defense of Texas gate in New York. However, even use of cloaked carriers and battleships did not tip the scale of battle into 5th Liberty Navy Fleet favor. Slowly, Rheinlanders and their mercenaries gained the upper-hand after most of capital ships on both sides were destroyed, Admiral Jack O'Neil ordered retreat and regrouping, which allowed Rheinland Forces led by Admiral Daniela Winter to fortify position at Hudson Jumpgate in Texas and let the superbomber escape New York. In the meantime Liberty Navy mounted a quick reaction force at Planet Houston and thanks to very cunning use of cloaked heavy hitters they managed to overrun Rheinland forces at the gate, while Faze mercenaries wiped out remaining Rheinland bombers. Thor was still trapped in Texas, so Admiral Daniela Winter decided to regroup remaining forces in Bering and storm Texas again. This time weakened Liberty Navy forces, suffering from temporary cloak malfunction could not resist Rheinland onslaught. One by one all Liberty capital ships were destroyed and Rheinland forces remained in control of the gate for long enough to allow the superbomber reach Freeport 2. From there the superbomber was escorted to New Berlin. After updating transponder codes through secret jumphole the ship was transported to secure location.