Dossier #111 - Dauphine Scouting Report
Last updated on 9. November, 819 AS.



Dauphine is a large gallic system containing five stations, several uninhabited planets, important trade routes and two battleships protecting two of the three jumpgates into the system.


Known jump connections:

Jump hole (2 C) - Burgundy (Dossier #115)
Jump hole (2 F) - Franche-Comte (Dossier #117)
Jump hole (6/7 G) - Provence (Dossier #120)
Jump hole (8 D) - Languedoc (Dossier #118)

Gate (2 D) - Burgundy (Dossier #115)
Gate (4 B) - Berry (Dossier #125)
Gate (7 F) - Languedoc (Dossier #118)


Battleship Ambazac
Owner: Gallic Royal Navy
Location: 7 E/F

One of the two gallic battleships in the system seems to be stationed at the jumpgate to the southern gallic system Languedoc. The highly guarded jumpgate is further reinforced by several weapon platforms, making it completely unsuitable for piracy operations.


Gap Station
Owner: Uncertain, Gallic corporations or government.
Location: 5/6 E/F

Placed in the orbit of planet Drome, Gap Station most likely serves as a commercial waypoint along the busy trade route. The station is reinforced by several weapon platforms. With civilian as well as corporate traffic arriving and departing from Gap Station, it is unsure whether it is run by one of the major Gallic corporations or the Gallic government.


Valence Base
Owner: Gallic Brigands
Location: 6 G

Several brigand patrols surrounding the base leave little doubt that this installation belongs to the Gallic Brigands. Built into a large asteroid located in one of Dauphine's two dust fields, it seems to be important for Gallia's unlawful trade activity as it is equipped with several storage depots and protected by a powerful defense grid. This might be one of the best opportunities in Dauphine for Malta to establish friendly connections, and its location would render it suitable as a transit point for Cardamine trade into the core systems of Gallia.


Briancon Station
Owner: Uncertain, likely EFL.
Location: 4 F

The commercial station is located near an incomparable planetary cluster, which contrary to intuition appears to be quite stable. The installation is equipped with two biodomes, dozens of depots and a dock for larger ships. It's likely that it is utilized for maintenance of large commercial vessels. A big amount of EFL traffic docking at and departing from Briancon Station suggests that it is owned by EFL Oil & Machinery.


Trade Lane Intersection
Location: 3 E

An intersection connecting the two northern jumpgates and Briancon Station. All of Dauphine's commercial inter-system traffic passes this intersection. The entire area is surrounded by debris that appears to originate from a destroyed station whose remains can still be found next to the trade lanes. Due to its low protection, high traffic and distance to lawful installations, this area is likely the most suitable for piracy operations in Dauphine.


Northern Asteroid Field
Location: 2/3 B/C

Located in the north of the system, the desolate asteroid field may be of interest to the Maltese expansion into the Gallic worlds. Due to its proximity to the by far longest trade lane in Dauphine, the intersection as well as a jumphole leading further into Gallia, it might be a possible location for a Maltese outpost. However, no larger asteroids were found within the field, making such an undertaking more risky and expensive.


Unknown
Owner: Unknown
Location: 7 D

A station well-hidden in a large asteroid inside a dense ice nebula, surrounded by a defense grid firing at unwelcome guests. The size and importance of the installation is unknown, patrols in the area suggest it might belong to the Maquis or the Unione Corse.


Unknown
Owner: Unknown
Location: 7 D

A station located close to the previously mentioned asteroid base and a jumphole, equipped with ten storage depots and protected by several weapon platforms. Patrols as well as the defense grid treated our wing with hostility, and the nebula made further scans from a distance impossible.


Planet Vienne
Location: 2 D

A uninhabited planet located in the galactic north of Dauphine. Despite its welcoming appearance, no nearby installations exist that would indicate any colonization efforts have taken place. The planet is orbited by a rocky moon named "Les Abrels". The jumpgate leading to the Burgundy system and the battleship Embrun guarding it can be found in its orbit as well. Like the Languedoc jumpgate, it is protected by additional weapon platforms, and not suitable for piracy operations.

Dossier #114 - Savoie Scouting Report
Last updated on 6. November, 819 AS.



Savoie is a desolate backdoor system connecting Lorraine and Franche-Comte. Without the abundance of weapons platfroms that languish in the main systems, it offers a safer yet more time-consuming route from Torino to Dauphine or Burgundy.


Known jump connections:

Jump hole (3 G) - Lorraine (Dossier #112)
Jump hole (4 B) - Franche-Comte (Dossier #117)


Chambery Base
Owner: Maquis
Location: 3 E

A small installation along the route across the system likely serves as a resupplying point for patrols and smuggler convoys affiliated with the Maquis. A predominant presence of Maquis patrols inside the system can be observed. Hostile encounters with small wings may pose a danger to Maltese supply and smuggling vessels passing the system, however it can be considered safer than travelling directly through the Burgundy system.

Dossier #117 - Franche-Comte Scouting Report
Last updated on 6. November, 819 AS.



Devoid of any resources or stellar objects other than its medium green sun and a Brigand freeport, Franche-Comte is one of two neighboring desolate backdoor systems. It offers safe space between Burgundy and Dauphine, as well as a comparably quiet route to Lorraine.


Known jump connections:

Jump hole (2 D) - Burgundy (Dossier #115)
Jump hole (4 F) - Savoie (Dossier #114)
Jump hole (5 C) - Dauphine (Dossier #111)


Besancon Freeport
Owner: Gallic Brigands
Location: 3 D

Located in a central spot between the three known jumpholes, Besancon is the only installation in the system that can be used for resupplying. Run by Gallic Brigands, the desolate station houses several thousand people and seems to serve as a freeport for bypassing travellers. It might offer a good opportunity to improve relations with the Brigands - by establishing supply contracts, it might even serve as a transit point to bring Cardamine into Gallic trade.

Dossier #115 - Burgundy Scouting Report
Last updated on 8. November, 819 AS.



Despite its enormous size, the Burgundy system offers surprisingly few opportunities for the Maltese nation. Among the six known jump holes, ten confirmed stations and almost ten planets, only the west of the system may at least serve for piracy operations.


Known jump connections:

Jump hole (2 B/C) - Picardy (Dossier #119)
Jump hole (3 B) - Ile-de-France (Dossier #128)
Jump hole (4 G/H) - Champagne (Dossier #116)
Jump hole (6 G) - Lorraine (Dossier #112)
Jump hole (7 C) - Dauphine (Dossier #111)
Jump hole (7/8 D/E) - Franche-Comte (Dossier #117)

Gate (2 D) - Picardy (Dossier #119)
Gate (3 G) - Champagne (Dossier #116)
Gate (6 B) - Ile-de-France (Dossier #128)
Gate (7 E) - Dauphine (Dossier #111)


Bourg-en-Bresse Spaceport
Owner: Gallic Junkers
Location: 7 E

Located in the most southern corner of the Burgundy trade lane network, this installation orbiting a small desert planet seems to offer a base of operations for gallic junkers across the system. Its proximity to the Dauphine jump gate as well as battleship Embrun on the opposite side of the gate (Dossier #101) render the area mostly useless for piracy and assault operations.


Battleship Beuvray
Owner: Royal Navy
Location: 6 E

One of the royal navy's two battleships stationed in Burgundy guards and likely keeps track of traffic passing through the trade lane intersection in planet Beaune's orbit. A large amount of traffic is to be expected, as it seems to be a major junction connecting Dauphine, Ile-de-France, northern Burgundy as well as the Picardy and Champagne systems.


Dijon Station
Owner: Gallic government
Location: 5 E

Forming the third stopover along Burgundy's north-south axis, this large installation receiving big amounts of civilian traffic is equipped with docks for large vessels, living quarters and several additional solar panels to cover a large energy demand - signs indicating a large population.
The strong defense grid consisting of at least twelve weapon platforms in direct proximity of the station itself, as well as active patrols in the area made more detailed scans impossible, but suggest that it's a governmental base of great importance.


Planet Nevers
Owner: Gallic government
Location: 3/4 F

Planet Nevers is the only inhabited planet in the system, and appears to be covered almost exclusively by a large ocean. The lack of industrial traffic stopping at Nevers, and information from radio noise suggest it serves as a holiday destination to gallic civilians. In its orbit lies the northern of two of Burgundy's trade lane intersections, as well as the fortified "Avallon Station", which - due to a similar lack of commercial exports - appears to mainly serve security purposes.


Battleship Rocroi
Owner: Royal Navy
Location: 2/3 F

Orbiting another hot desert planet, the gallic battleship Rocroi guards the northern end of Burgundy's reinforced north-south axis and likely marks the border between Burgundy and the Council-controlled Champagne system (Dossier pending). The short response time for patrol wings originating from the battleship, as well as a station on the other side of the gate make it unsuitable for operations, similar to the situation at the Dauphine gate.


Planet Tonnerre
Location: 4/5 D/E

A massive gas giant located in the center of the system, orbited by at least four moons and surrounded by a complex ring system.


Alesia Station
Owner: Gallic corporation
Location: 3 D

The industrial installation is located at a stopover along the way from planet Nevers to the Picardy system. Scans and observations from a distance indicate that the station is used for storing and refining raw materials. The station receives traffic from various gallic corporations, however it is safe to expect frequent imports originating in the Picardy system.


Picardy Jumpgate
Location: 2 D

Unlike much of the Burgundy system, the jump gate leading to Picardy lacks protection in form of weapon platforms, as well as installations on either side of the gate (Dossier #119). This factor, combined with the nearby asteroid field providing cover and the large quantity of convoys transporting minerals from Picardy to Alesia station make this an attractive opportunity.


Blanzy Borderstation
Owner: Gallic government
Location: 6 B

Located near the jump gate, the station presumably serves as a checkpoint for traffic entering and leaving the Ile-de-France system, and as a base for forces patrolling the area. An above-average traffic density can be observed on the route.


Trade lane interrupt
Location: 6 C/D

The origins and reasons for this gap are hard to deduce. Perhaps it is the remains of a station that was deconstructed or destroyed, or an indicator for future or abandoned plans for construction of a new installation. Currently, it can be seen as one of only two spots across the Picardy system suitable for piracy operations, lacking both a defense grid and nearby installations. However, due to its position on a major trade route connecting many gallic systems with Ile-de-France, a higher trade activity as well as a higher presence of lawful patrols are to be expected.


Burgundy Ice Nebula
Location: 4/5 B

A remote ice nebula located in the west of the system, largely unused by lawful and unlawful groups of Burgundy. It's position close to several jump holes and two of Burgundy's best locations for piracy, as well as the lack of competition and the dense nebula providing natural cover may prove to be advantageous for the construction of an outpost and should be considered as an option.


Bourbon base
Owner: Likely Unione Corse
Location: 6/7 D/E

Little could be found out about this asteroid base. Located in an asteroid field to the south of the Burgundy - Ile-de-France route, it is defended by several weapon platforms and patrols belonging mainly to the Unione Corse. Due to the hostile attitude towards our wing, contact should be avoided if possible. However, a jump hole to Dauphine's northern asteroid field was discovered nearby.


Macon Base
Owner: The Council
Location: 5 G/H

Built inside a giant rock, this fortified asteroid base likely serves as a base of operations to the Council, whose patrols could be found in numbers throughout the entire asteroid field. Their presence renders the field unsuitable for operations and dangerous for passing Maltese vessels.


Station Wreckage
Owner: Unknown
Location: 5 G

The remains of a station that used to operate at least one now broken biodome can be found in Burgundy's large eastern asteroid field. Its defense grid still seems to be operational, and will open fire at Maltese vessels.


Montbard Base
Owner: Gallic Brigands
Location: 6 F/G

A second asteroid base in the eastern asteroid field, identified as a gallic Brigand base. However, due to the high number of Maquis pilots in the area and living on the base itself, it offers more problems than opportunities to Malta, and should best be avoided.

Dossier #118 - Languedoc Scouting Report
Last updated on 12. November, 819 AS.



Languedoc is a medium sized system located in the very south of Gallic space. It connects the Dauphine system and Orkney, and forms the only other known connection from Gallia to the rest of Sirius. The system is heavily protected by weapon platforms throughout, and may not be of much use for the Maltese nation.


Known jump connections:

Jump hole (2/3 E) - Dauphine (Dossier #111)
Jump hole (2/3 G/H) - Corse (Dossier #126)
Jump hole (7 F) - Orkney

Gate (2 F) - Dauphine (Dossier #111)


Battleship Carcassonne
Owner: Royal Navy
Location: 2 F

Security certainly isn't a second priority here. With a gallic battleship stationed on each side of the Dauphine - Languedoc jump gate, the area must be a hotspot of patrol activity of the Royal Navy.


Narbonne Base
Owner: Gallic Brigands
Location: 2 E/F

Located in the northern asteroid field and near the Dauphine jump hole, Narbonne base was built inside a large asteroid and serves as an outpost for the Gallic brigands.


Station Wreck
Owner: Unknown
Location: 4 F

Similar to the one in Dauphine (Dossier #111), another station wreck can be found in sector 4 F of the system. Its original purpose is unknown. No indication of efforts to clean up the scrap field can be found. Even though it is the only trade lane gap without a working installation, the frequent patrols as well as four platforms surrounding the area make it considerably unsuitable for piracy.


Nimes Station
Owner:
Location: 5 G

Nimes station is located in the center of the system, orbiting a yellow gas giant. Its exact purpose is unknown, it might serve as a colony or outpost for the Gallic government, to support their movements into the Taus. The station possesses at least one external factory module, and space to accommodate a large population. Docks for larger vessels however could not be found.


Planet Quillan
Owner: Gallic government
Location: 6 F

Being the only inhabitable planet in Languedoc, planet Quillan seems to have pleasant temperature conditions and is equipped with a docking ring and mooring point. A lot of industrial traffic could be found landing on and departing from Quillan, whether it is an important Gallic colony could not be determined.


Lodeve Space Port
Owner: Gallic Junkers
Location: 5/6 G/H

Hidden behind a purple gas giant lies the gallic junker station Lodeve. It likely serves a transit point into Sirius, and as a base for efforts to clean up the enormous southern debris field.


Linoux Base
Owner: Maquis
Location: 6/7 D/E

Built inside a large asteroid in the south of the system, the base frequently launches patrols into the field. It might be used to stage attacks against hostile targets entering or leaving the system, making Languedoc even more dangerous.


Montpellier Guard Station
Owner: Royal Navy
Location: 6/7 F/G

A border station at the minefield checks all incoming and leaving traffic. The station as well as the minefield passage and the jumphole are patrolled frequently and surrounded by an enormous amount of weapon platforms, rendering it completely unsuitable as a transit route for Maltese supply vessels. A similar fortification of the Lorraine passage should be prevented at all cost.