It's unfortunate that I come to you with the news that one of our allies and neighbors - The Kingdom of Bretonia, has saw fit to close their borders to us and initiate hostilities without providing a reason. Following the lock-out decision made by the Bretonian Government, the Covenant's Inner Phalanx responded in kind with a lock-out of our own and secured the borders of Covenant territory.
Rather than respond to our request to clarify and negotiate a resolution, Bretonia dispatched two officers without notice. Those officers were turned away. Several hours later, a combination task force of Gaians and SIS vessels attempted to breach the security line at the Cortez Jumphole. They were given every warning and explanation to turn around and return to their designated territory. When they refused and warships began entering the system, we continued to issue warnings and established a defensive stance.
At 13:51 on May 6th, 826 A.S, the HMS-Blackpoole opened fire on Covenant assets following orders to remove the established blockade. A skirmish followed in which the Gaian and Intelligence Service suffered heavy casualties. When they had withdrawn, we received a notice that the hostile force which declared its intent to remove our security line, was diplomatic in nature. The composition of their task force was not diplomatic in nature at all. A Lend Lease Battlecruiser, a Gaian Destroyer and strike wing of fighter craft and bombers alike.
Quote:[06.05.2019 13:48:56] [SIS]Apollo: Attention to the blockade disperse at once
[06.05.2019 13:48:57] Vector: Targets in sight!
[06.05.2019 13:48:58] [SIS]-Telic: Friendlies stand by.
[06.05.2019 13:49:00] A/)-Star.Sentinel: Outcast vessel, you are warned.
[06.05.2019 13:49:03] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Warships identified.
[06.05.2019 13:49:04] A/)-Star.Sentinel: Turn back at once or be fired upon.
[06.05.2019 13:49:07] Kolobok: Oh lord.
[06.05.2019 13:49:12] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Moving to assist bretonian forces
[06.05.2019 13:49:17] [SIS]-Telic: awaiting orders
[06.05.2019 13:49:18] A/)-Myrmidon.3: All systems green, I am able to engage at any time.
[06.05.2019 13:49:26] GG-Handayan.1: TELL ME YOUR NAME.
[06.05.2019 13:49:28] A/)-Star.Sentinel: CO give the order.
[06.05.2019 13:49:28] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: SIS forces. You're in violation of a security blockade. Turn back immediately.
[06.05.2019 13:49:29] GG-Handayan.1: SPEAK INTO MY EYES.
[06.05.2019 13:49:30] A/)-Xanthus: Weapons charged.
[06.05.2019 13:49:30] A/)-Purple: Bretonians, respect the borders, leave immediately.
[06.05.2019 13:49:32] GG-W-Carnwennan: F: Fighter wing, stay on alert.
[06.05.2019 13:49:49] [SIS]Apollo: Urrm okay
[06.05.2019 13:49:50] [SIS]-Telic: Skirka I'm leaving this to you.
[06.05.2019 13:49:51] A/)-Euphoria: Negative ghost rider.
[06.05.2019 13:49:52] A/)-Xanthus: Requesting further orders.
[06.05.2019 13:49:54] Kolobok: Which side do I take if stuff goes sour now.
[06.05.2019 13:49:54] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Powering weapons
[06.05.2019 13:50:01] [SIS]-James.Skirka: You have blockaded our station, that cannot stand chaps, stand your blockade down, or there will be trouble.
[06.05.2019 13:50:02] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Stand by. If they open fire, retaliate.
[06.05.2019 13:50:04] A/)-Star.Sentinel: If the outcasts fire, terminate them.
[06.05.2019 13:50:05] A/)-ACV-Ixion: V: This is a major breach of the border..
[06.05.2019 13:50:22] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Attempts to breach this blockade will be met with force. This was made clear in my statement to the Crown.
[06.05.2019 13:50:31] A/)-Purple: The Border has been closed on both ends, only necessary supplies can run through.
[06.05.2019 13:50:31] [SIS]-Telic: We recommend starting a conference at the nearby Freeport 6. Let us stand down for now, Auxesia.
[06.05.2019 13:50:33] GG-Handayan.1: Well this went well.
[06.05.2019 13:50:36] GG-Handayan.1: Back to work.
[06.05.2019 13:50:40] A/)-Purple: Your allegiance is noted.
[06.05.2019 13:50:41] [SIS]HMS-Blackpoole: H: Awaiting oders.
[06.05.2019 13:51:01] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Security team, remove the degenerate elements from the area. SIS forces are to be ignored.
[06.05.2019 13:51:02] A/)-Star.Sentinel: The outcast is a hostile vessel and has been warned to leave.
[06.05.2019 13:51:02] A/)-Myrmidon.3: Outcast ship, you are not permitted to be in this system.
[06.05.2019 13:51:07] A/)-Myrmidon.3: You are marked for destruction.
[06.05.2019 13:51:09] A/)-Myrmidon.3: Weapons free.
[06.05.2019 13:51:09] A/)-Euphoria: Right, moving on target.
[06.05.2019 13:51:10] A/)-Xanthus: Understood.
[06.05.2019 13:51:11] [SIS]-James.Skirka: The Director has no time for this, your blockade will now be removed.
[06.05.2019 13:51:11] A/)-Euphoria: Take it out.
[06.05.2019 13:51:14] A/)-Xanthus: Ready to engage.
[06.05.2019 13:51:15] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Whatever
[06.05.2019 13:51:17] [SIS]-James.Skirka: SIS Engage.
[06.05.2019 13:51:18] A/)-Star.Sentinel: Prepare to fire.
[06.05.2019 13:51:22] [SIS]-Telic: Defend our allies!
[06.05.2019 13:51:23] Vector: Opening fire.
[06.05.2019 13:51:26] [SIS]HMS-Blackpoole: H: Copy.
[06.05.2019 13:51:27] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Enaging
[06.05.2019 13:51:27] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Defensive positions. Templars, defend yourselves.
[06.05.2019 13:51:29] A/)-ACV-Ixion: V: Weapons online.
[06.05.2019 13:51:29] GG-W-Carnwennan: F: Fighter wing, move in.
[06.05.2019 13:51:30] A/)-Euphoria: Take them down.
[06.05.2019 13:51:33] Kolobok: So I'm looking for a job...
[06.05.2019 13:51:37] GG-W-Carnwennan: F: Tactical, lock and fire on my mark.
[06.05.2019 13:51:38] GG-Handayan.1: Let's go!
[06.05.2019 13:51:39] Kolobok: Anyone got something?
[06.05.2019 13:51:42] GG-W-Senbonzakura: Miya: Understood, loading weapons.
[06.05.2019 13:51:43] A/)-Xanthus: Understood, opening fire!
[06.05.2019 13:52:50] Death: [SIS]HMS-Blackpoole was put out of action by A/)-ACV-Ixion (Gun).
[06.05.2019 13:53:07] Death: QC|Cazador-1 suffered a self-administered loadout error (Missile/Torpedo).
[06.05.2019 13:53:37] Death: GG-W-Carnwennan was put out of action by A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith (Gun).
[06.05.2019 13:54:24] Death: GG-W-Senbonzakura was put out of action by A/)-Xanthus (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:54:45] Death: [SIS]-Telic suffered a self-administered loadout error (Missile/Torpedo).
[06.05.2019 13:56:14] Death: [SIS]-James.Skirka was put out of action by A/)-Xanthus (Gun).
[06.05.2019 13:58:54] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: You're in violation of our security blockade. Return to Cortez or embrace the consequences.
[06.05.2019 13:58:57] A/)-ACV-Ixion: V: Another breach. Fighters. Remove it.
[06.05.2019 13:59:06] Death: [SIS]Alexandra.Bernhard was put out of action by A/)-Myrmidon.3 (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:12] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Well, she was warned.
[06.05.2019 13:59:12] A/)-Xanthus: That was quick.
[06.05.2019 13:59:51] Death: A/)-Euphoria suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:51] Death: [SIS]Apollo was put out of action by A/)-Euphoria (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:58] A/)-Star.Sentinel: I have the pod.
The skirmish lasted for several minutes before the assaulting warships suffered critical damage, and the snubcraft were scattered. Throughout the events of the skirmish, the SIS forces were given ample opportunity to withdraw with no further bloodshed. They continued their efforts regardless of the generous offer made in an effort to ensure their survival.
Due to the nature of these events, we felt it only necessary to inform you of the current situation as it continues to develop. It's our hope that a peaceful resolution can be met, provided Bretonia ceases to ignore any attempts at clarifying what issues might have arisen or forging a resolution. They've been a long standing ally, and our forces have spent many days fighting side-by-side against a variety of hostiles, such as the Royalists, Gaians and Nomads alike. It's rather unthinkable that we now find ourselves at odds with the people who we've stood with time and time again against so many common foes. We can't help but feel a little betrayed, as this is a clear act of aggression with no intent of diplomatic resolution.
In light of this, we'd like to advise that the Professorship take caution when entering the region in the event additional skirmishes occur as we wouldn't want any of your assets to find themselves caught in the crossfire of any potential assaults on our line. As of the moment no assistance is required, however any information that can be obtained regarding this would be appreciated and useful in determining a solution without further violence.