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Sender Transponder |- Nito Kaii Katsumi Takeda Transponder Location |- Matsue Base Subject |- Operation Reports
Konbanwa,
During a routine patrol in the core worlds our scout picked up a large force of Blood Dragon ships, primarily capital vessels, moving through Honshu for unknown purposes. Our taskforce, consisting of snub vessels moved to intercept and eliminate the Dragon threat. Upon discovering our formation on an intercept course, the Dragon flotilla changed their course vector to the Hokkaido jump hole in what appeared to be a bid to ambush us on the other side of the hole. Their plan backfired and we were able to eliminate their gunship escort and heavily damage their battleships, one of which suffered a core breach near Ainu base. Following this, they brought in a cruiser and we called for capital reinforcements - being low on ammunition and repair bots. The captain of the KDS-Yamanashi responded and assisted us in the elimination of the remaining enemy forces.
Casualties for the enemy were two battleships, one cruiser, and two gunboats. The KNF suffered moderate ship damage, though no casualties have been reported. Our men fought bravely despite being heavily outgunned and I am proud to call them my comrades.