Bowex InfoNet (inRP)

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To: James Cromwell
cc: Members of the Board
Encryption: High
Topic: Inquiry into the loss of the BES Honey Badger



Sir Cromwell, Members of the Board,

The Director of Exploration and security has asked me to head the inquiry into what went wrong during the anniversary convoy. The Majority of the way towards Liberty went fine and dandy with little problems.

According to what I can deduct from the convoy’s communication and navigation logs the trade-combine did their job to the expected standards. They stuck to the guidelines as were set up by my own department in terms of convoy ordering, experienced captains in the front and one at the rear with the rest of the convoy following in seniority. Stragglers can be sorted out easily and yet there is a strong person in the front.

Upon arrival on planet Pittsburg communication was not at sufficient standards. Instead of having a strong Ex-sec lead coordinating the entire move the task was left to the Bretonian armed forces escort, more specifically the communication center on the HMS Invictus.

One could argue that the BAF escort we had was not trained in convoy movement and therefor shouldn’t even be tasked with this move in the first place. The actions undertaken by the escort could be considered questionable. I believe this is due to questionability.

My recommendations:

• The establishment of a proper back-up communication network via neural net relays. Preferably a voice activated system.
  
• A fleet inspection by an EX-sec agent or experienced trade captain prior to large convoy movements.
  
• Re=establish the certification system for convoy escorts and trade-vessels. Opening these training opportunities and certifications to trusted partners would be highly recommended.
  
• Offering the BAF convoy security training for entire fighter wings as to improve our relation and partnership with larger convoys of national importance.
  

Our thoughts go out to those injured in the attack and we hope to have them with us again soon.
Richard Farbridge, OBE
Bowex Exploration and Security Division.

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