As requested, the survey of the new anomaly that has appeared in Omega-7, along with the system beyond it, has been carried out and completed. The survey revealed that the newly-discovered system is in fact, part of both Omega-49 and Omega-47. The new system has been classified as Omega-48; it appears to contain stations and planets from the two previously-mentioned systems. Omega-48, after the system has been scanned, appears to be connected to several other system, but as of current time, only the location of the Omega-7 anomaly is known. Using the limited information available at the current time, the following points of interest have been marked and scanned accordingly:
Location of the Anomaly
The search started in the northern area of the Omega-7 system, however nothing of interest has been located in said region. Following extensive searches into the southern part of Omega-7, the anomaly has been located in sector 7D, near the old location of the Omega-11 jump hole. The discovery of the anomaly
Coalition presence in the system
Almost as soon as leaving the Walker nebula, scanners picked up the signature of a large Coalition warship, in orbit of a nearby planet. Whilst the carrier has been identified as being the CPW Ben Warner, the planet appears to be an undiscovered one up until this moment. Scans revealed that the Coalition has built a docking ring, along with a mooring fixture. It is possible that the Coalition has settled on the planet, however details are unknown. Such a matter must be investigated further.
In orbit of Tangier, another installation has been found, however it is nothing but a wreck. What purpose it had is not known beyond the fact that it has been identified as Viernheim Base. CPW Ben Warner Planet Tangier
Zoner installation and Planet Gran Canaria
After leaving the perimeter of the Coalition base, the next discoveries were of relatively low interest. In the northern region of the system, Planet Fuerteventura has been located, which holds in orbit Lanzarote Station. While of little interest to us, it is important to note that the Zoners that lived within Omega-49 have fought back the Bretonians. Future operations in this system should therefore prepare for Zoner resistance in face of any potential incursions, be it from our own forces or other militaries.
Not far from Planet Fuerteventura lays Gran Canaria. It is of little use to use, as the planet is situated at the middle of a combat zone between Coalition, Core and Corsair patrols. In orbit, a Core installation has been located; it appears to be recently buit. Planet Fuerteventura Lanzarote Station Planet Gran Canaria
Core base in orbit of Gran Canaria
In orbit of Planet Gran Canaria, The Core seems to have built or acquired a large terminal for their operations in the Omegas region. While details about this installation or the reason why The Core would use such a large station in Omega-48 are unknown as of now, patrols belonging to their organization have been seen across the system, often fighting the Coalition or Corsair forces. Grand Vista Orbital
Corsair base and battleship
Completing the scans of the northern region of Omega-48, I have ventured towards the El Aaiun asteroid field. Near its outskirks, Planet Rabat has been located. Although the planet appears to be lifeless, this has not stopped the Corsairs from building a large station in its orbit. Defending it, Battleship Athos, a Corsair warship of Order design, has been located. This appears to be the starting point of all Corsair patrols within the system and a well-defended location, much alike Planet Tangier. Planet Rabat Casablanca Base Battleship Athos
Resources
The Omega-48 system contains several large asteroid fields and a significant part of it is covered by the Barrier and Walker nebulae respectively. The most important of these being the El Aaiun and Melilla fields. El Aaiun asteroid field is situated within the southern region of the system, close to the Corsair installations. Frequent patrols of Corsair and Coalition forces have been sighted in this area, heading further into the field. Detailed scans of the asteroids revealed they contain a large quantity of silver ore. Melilla asteroid field is located near Planet Tangier; it contains a significant amount of cobalt ore. Unlike El Aaiun, this area is patrolled often by Core pilots, yet even with so many patrols, Coalition snubcraft launch raids upon the mining area.
The two mentioned asteroid fields contain resources Rheinland needs to continue our rebuilding and militarization efforts. Exploitation of them should be the top priority of Daumann and Kruger. View of the El Aaiun field View of Melilla field
That concludes my report. I have returned to Elbe Border Fortress and will await further orders.
Local hostile presence seems insignificant and separated, some elements within may be collaborative or pushed over with the rest, and no other House have made a move to claim the system's resources or assert their claims. We may be the first, and we must be the first.
The final decision is resting upon your shoulders.
From,
Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke,
Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts