Recipient:Cesar "Flipado" Gutierrez Sender:Rodrigo Alcazar Location:Battleship Rodeleros, Castile Region (Omega-41 System) Subject:Reconnaissance by combat is necessary
Dear Cesar “Flipado” Gutierrez,
I report the necessity of conducting a reconnaissance-in-force operation in the Omega-55 system. This system currently serves as a de facto frontier node providing access to the Deep Omega systems.
According to previously submitted intelligence, significant enemy forces are concentrated in this area, including Coalition units, Red Hessians, the Core, as well as elements of the Rheinland Military Fleet. Additionally, the presence of sizable Zoner formations has been confirmed.
In order to assess the enemy’s combat potential and clarify the structure of its defenses, it is deemed advisable to conduct a limited reconnaissance-in-force operation prior to the onset of large-scale hostilities, which are considered inevitable following the deployment of our outpost in this sector.
It is proposed to dispatch a forward detachment of limited strength with the following objectives: — identification and classification of combat patrols;
— determination of defensive configurations;
— assessment of enemy force composition and density.
Primary mission of the task force: to locate enemy forces, engage in a limited confrontation inflicting maximum possible damage, and execute an organized withdrawal.
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Location: Puerto del Sol, Omicron Gamma
Sender ID: Cesar "Flipado" Gutierrez
Recipient: The Corsair Brotherhood
Good work on your part, senor Alcazar!
It is a good idea to do a cleanup in Omega-55 system right before battleship Sfax is ready to be launched. We will also return the favor to Red Hessians after they've started staging several attacks on our forces in the past two weeks. Crushing their allies will make a good desert.
However, we'll be requesting assistance from Deterrence and other Corsarios to assist us in this, as we can't afford to send that much firepower at once. Our highly reliable battlegroup Malgreb will likely be sending some of their ships as well. Everything should be prepared by approximately seven days.
Since you're the most familiar with Omega-55 system, I will be appointing you as the coordinator of this operation. Feel free to give it a proper name as well.
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Location: Puerto del Sol, Omicron Gamma
Sender ID: Cesar "Flipado" Gutierrez
Recipient: The Corsair Brotherhood
Atencion!
This is a high priority announcement!
After a number of struggles and lots of hard work, Battleship Sfax has been successfully deployed in Omega-55 system and they are beginning their new mission immediately. May Santa Muerte bless them! They proudly provided us a camshot footage of their arrival!
With this important step done, our assets and resources in Omicron Gamma can now be used on other projects that were neglected during Sfax construction and launch preparations.
I report: Captain Rodrigo Alcazar has assumed the position of commanding officer of the battleship Sfax in the Omega-55 system.
According to preliminary reconnaissance data, the arrival of the battleship has been detected by the enemy. Forward elements of the Zoners and the Red Hessians have shifted to an intensified patrol regime. The arrival of additional forces from these factions into the sector has been confirmed, followed by their concentration in base areas.
Situation assessment: the probability of an attack against the battleship Sfax in the near term is assessed as high.
Request: dispatch several wings of heavy bombers to the area of operations to reinforce defenses and ensure deterrence of enemy forces.
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Location: Puerto del Sol, Omicron Gamma
Sender ID: Cesar "Flipado" Gutierrez
Recipient: The Corsair Brotherhood
They were quick to spot us right on arrival. This will be tougher than anticipated, but we will not back down from a battle.
Our elite bomber wings will be deployed as soon as possible. Battlegroup Malgreb will be sending reinforcements as well.
I also took pre-emptive measures and contacted Deterrence high command. They specialise in capital ship warfare more than us,
so we will receive proper heavy defences as well.
Stand by and monitor enemy movement until all Corsair forces RV with you.
I report on the current situation: due to the increased threat of an attack on the battleship Sfax, there is an urgent need to reinforce resource support in the event of a possible blockade of supply routes.
In order to maintain combat readiness and ensure resilience against external threats, I request that an order be issued for the immediate delivery of the following materials according to the specified nomenclature:
Delivery deadline: no later than 48 hours from the moment the order is approved.
Engineering units are expected to ensure the prompt integration of these resources. Funding for transportation and associated expenses is assigned to Bravo Unit, with delivery directly to the battleship Sfax.
I report that a zoner vessel of the mining class has entered the area under our responsibility. The captain requested permission to dock in order to replenish supplies prior to a projected рейд into the Deep Omega sectors. In view of our strategic interest in these systems, authorization was granted, and the vessel was assigned to Dock Two.
The crew consists of five individuals. The captain identified himself as Jose. The vessel is registered to the logistics company OSI. Initially, the captain referred to the confidential nature of the mission; however, in an informal setting he acknowledged that the current operation is of a reconnaissance nature, aimed at charting new routes.
At the same time, according to the assessment of my adjutant, Sue, the captain warrants closer attention. There are grounds to believe he possesses substantial combat experience. The nature of the zoners’ relationship with the inhabitants of Sparta Station remains unclear. Nevertheless, it is considered expedient to evaluate the potential use of their logistical resources to support our supply needs, particularly given the continued absence of transports carrying the requested cargo.
Additionally, several corsair vessels have been detected in the area. An attempt at information exchange with the zoner vessel was observed, which the latter declined.
In response, I have ordered Bravo Unit 3 to intensify patrol operations and to maintain continuous surveillance over the movements of all corsair vessels not affiliated with our forces. The possibility of sabotage cannot be excluded.
Commander, the expected resources have yet to arrive. Their shortage has reached a critical level.
Recipient: For Commander Rodrigo Alcazar Sender: José Alvarez Location: Battleship Sfax, Omega-55
Señor Rodrigo Alcazar,
Reporting officer: José Alvarez, Commander of the 1st Unit, Bravo Team.
During patrol operations in the sector near the BORNHOLM DEPOT complex and the Zoners’ Station, radio contact was established with a vessel identified as belonging to the “Black Sails” faction. The commander of the aforementioned ship inquired about the status of the battleship in this sector, requesting information regarding its affiliation and the possibility of docking.
Such behavior is assessed as suspicious, given that onboard identification systems are expected to provide comprehensive data in accordance with the IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) protocol.
The vessel in question is under surveillance. Unit personnel continue to monitor its activities.
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Location: Puerto del Sol, Omicron Gamma
Sender ID: Cesar "Flipado" Gutierrez
Recipient: The Corsair Brotherhood
Hola!
Reconnaissance data shows that the enemy is finally making their move. We're expecting their arrival very shortly.
All combat and repair supplies have been replenished and our defences are in battle-ready status.
The previous night, we spotted a Zoner with suicidal tendencies belonging to Phoenix . They probably sent that loco as a disposable scout ship knowing he won't make it back. After gunning that pilot down, I can confirm, he also flew like el loco! What a waste to see someone like that on the opposite side. Afterwards we believe they are the ones who called in a group of ships under [III] IFF transport and we found ourselves in a battle. In the end, my vessel took heavy damage.
The revenge will be taken today!
Brothers of Crete, today the void itself burned around us. A combined strike force of the Red Hessians, coalition warfleets, Zoners from the so-called “Phoenix” group, and nameless mercenary packs launched an assault against our forward patrols before turning their batteries toward the battleship “Sfax.” But we foresaw this attack. Our reactors were primed, our cannons charged, and our pilots ready for blood in the stars. We shattered their vanguard and left their wrecks drifting cold through the trade lanes, while our own losses remained light.
Yet this is no hour for celebration. The enemy regroups even now beyond the jump gates. They will strike again and again until they believe they can force House Crete into retreat. They are mistaken. The “Sfax” may one day become another grave among the stars, but she will never show her engines to cowardly red fleets.
Our brothers from DTR proved themselves true corsairs of Sirius. They answered our distress calls without hesitation and fought beside us as one fleet, one brotherhood. For this, we honor them. So long as our banners fly together across the sectors, we remain a force no pirate lord, corporation, or faction can break. Word of our victories will spread from Freeport to Freeport, and soon other respected Houses of Crete will join our cause.
We must not relent. These aggressors must be taught a lesson written in plasma fire and wreckage. We offered them peace in the name of defending humanity against the nomad threat spreading through Sirius, yet they chose war against our House. The Nomad invasion of Sigma-19 taught them nothing. They struck first against our people. Now they must answer for it.
I have already proposed to the Elders that we launch a retaliatory strike against their installation known as “Sparta.” The final command rests with the Elders.
Brothers, glory to Crete. Glory to the Corsairs. May the stars themselves fear our advance.