As agreed, the Faes assault wing was waiting at orbit of Mindanao. Two assault transports, several Lynxes to cover them and the Triumh-class destroyer "Manosque" met Front's reinforcements on full alert.
This is not the first time such operations have been performed for Faes, especially now, since there were remnants of the Vipere Division among them, which specialized in such tasks. "Where in the name of hell are they? Did Boucher deceive us?" - spun on the mind of the Nymph, from which she nervously walked along the captain's bridge of "Manosque".
Emerging from the Nebula, the Maquis group that were to assist Fae's operation was nearing Mindanao. Although only Bomber support was requested, it was decided to send fighters from the Baliste wing to counter potential enemy reinforcements.
Baliste-1: Lynxes...are you sure they're not working with the Union?
Fleche-2: Forget those, do you not see the Navy destro-
Fleche-1: Cut it. Some of them were marines from the Royal Navy, probably 'took' it with them when they left. Let's introduce ourselves.
*Open Channel*
Fleche-1: Salut Fae, a little late as we ran into some trouble but alas both Fleche and Baliste wing at your service. 5 Bombers to provide anti-capital support and 3 of our experienced Fighter pilots to cover us.
RNS-Manosque:- Bien, we were expecting you! - a female voice responded.
RNS-Manosque: - I'm a commodore Berne. It so happened that I decided to lead the operation personally. I hope you will not be confused by our trophies. After all, some of us are quite accustomed to sitting at the helm of such. But enough chatter.
RNS-Manosque: - Noir squad, Maquisards - formation on Manosque. Our target is detected in the space between the stars.
RNS-Manosque: - Assault transports, follow us at a distance of 10 clicks. - without any ceremony, the Commodore began to issue commands to those present.
Ships begin moving into their formations, the Maquisard Fleche wing gathers around the Manosque.
Fleche-1: Baliste wing, you will be flying with the Assault Transports. You will act as a countermeasure to any enemy fighter squadrons that attempt to disrupt the plan.
Baliste-1: Oui.
The Maquisard fighter wing moves to the back of the formation and settles next to the Assault Transports.
*Open Channel*
Fleche-: Fae squadron, we are ready whenever you are. Baliste wing are covering your transports and will reinforce us should there be any extra Union resistance.