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Sender: Obergefreiter Hans Krieger
Destination: Rheinland Military Command offices
Subject: Engagement report
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After the incident involving the Zoner smuggler most ships landed for check-ups, I remained. After a few minutes Gefreiter Fuhrmann joined me to patrol the area. As soon as we had our frequencies set up I picked up two signals not more than 10k from the planet. As the ships just stood there I figured they were preparing for a large assault. Our long range scanners showed up more ships moving in to New Berlin. Both me and Fuhrmann were flying bombers and I requested another one so we could hold up the large incoming force.
As the fight started, RepEx security operator codenamed 'Iceman' helped us hold up the first strike. We were up against comprised of of 2 Corsair Cruisers (Muten and Trevise), 2 Corsair Gunboats (El Cajon and Dark Fire) escorted by a Raven's Claw VHF (Sgt Dice).
Me, Fuhrmann and Iceman managed to blast the first gunboat before both Gefreiter Galland and RepEx security operator codenamed 'Helios' joined in to assist us. Perhaps motivated by our display in swiftly controlling the situation, a couple of civilian transports (MPP and Seb Rooks) joined in to help us terminate the last ships.
I hereby strongly reiterate my previous warning against the presence of civilians near battle areas and suggest our flight control droids to be programmed to deviate those ships during such events.
The remaining ships were done for in a matter of a few minutes.
I'm then glad to report once again our forces managed to repel a bold strike by the Corsairs without losses.
Thankfully we have such support amongst our citizens, both from RepEx and even from others who ended up risking their lives in an effort to help us. Such approval and support beams a blinding light over any shadow of criticism certain groups and individuals try to cast over the Rheinland government.