Purpose:
A grave threat to the Gallic Union Integrity has arrived. We are not sure if they are defectors, thieves or if our ranks have been infiltrated by a foreign agency, byt they have stolen vital industrial secrets and equipment that cannot get into the hands of our enemies, no matter what the cost. Our intel suggests they will try to pass the Tau-53 system with the stolen goods on this Sunday around 1700 hours.
Under no circumstances can either party present in Tau-53 get hold of the running vessel, all available vessels are to proceed to Tau-53 on Sunday we will capture the ship and clear any vessels that get close to it's vicinity. You have permission to engage the Kusari Naval Forces in this operation if required. Maquis, Outcasts and even Golden Chrysanthemums have been spotted in the system previously - under no circumstances they can get close to the transport - fire at any and all targets that will get to a 10 click area around the transport until it is recovered.
Who is needed
Lorraine Battlegroups - Main Fleet, DCRR, GSB, Gendarmes, Capital ships, snubcraft are all needed
The ship has been identified as The.Swindler. It has armed nuclear devices on board - DO NOT Engage it directly, or before Tau-53. Our goal is to clear any and all opposition around It and then force it to surrender
It should have Stolen Industrial Secrets and around 200,000,000 in stolen Credit cards
//THE EVENT SHIP THE.SWINDLER WILL BE ARRIVING SHORTLY TO TAU-53
We ask all sides NOT TO SHOOT IT Until you are the last side standing. Rewards will be given to survivors.
Results
The Gallic Navy has faced massive resistance from the Kusarians, Outcasts and even one brave Maquisard crew. After massive casualties on all sides it was unexpectedly The Outcasts that managed to muscle their way through the Armadas of the two houses.
The thief decided to run but was caught by the Maltese, and the swag has disappeared to unknown where.
With not a single capital ship left standing on the battlefield for wither of the sides, the Tau-53 Battle has hinted at the importance of agility of smaller vessels in the chaotic Tau Regions.
