Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

[Thunderer]

- Incoming Transmission -

-= Medium Encryption =-

Priority: High
To: BAF DIS
From: Captain George Richard Hall
Location: H.M.S. Thunderer, Near Battleship Norfolk, Cambridge System
Subject: Port Talbot Saved, Battle Report

*He is smiling, probably the second time in his life. It won't be mentioned what has happened the first time.*

I... Am alive! Port Talbot, too! The bulk of our fleet, as well! I can't say that for those savage Corsairs, incapable lower beings! It didn't seam this... Miracle will happen at the start, though.
Yesterday's evening, we've gotten a distress call from Port Talbot. They were under attack by an enormous Corsair fleet. We have squeezed out all ships we could, but, unfortunately, that wasn't a lot, since our fronts also needed them. Two battleships, one destroyer and a few snubs have gathered at battleship Norfolk, Cambridge system. We weren't ready, but we had to be swift, or not to be at all. Thus, I have ordered an attack.
A scout from the police had reported that the other side of Snowdown jump gate is clear, so we proceeded into the system and arrived there safely. Then we had formed and headed to Port Talbot, full of hope.
However, as soon as we had exited the fog, we saw what we have hoped we won't - if it wasn't the whole Corsair capital fleet, if it wasn't most of it. Namely, we have entered into firing range of four Legate class dreadnaughts, two Osiris class battleships and a Praefect class cruiser. Without a single word, the Thunderer was fired at by two Osirises, a Legate and a Praefect, preventing her from entering an effective formation. H.M.S. Vindicator, the other battleship, was also attacked, and quickly destroyed. In order to be effective at least as a stealth assassin, I have flown the Thunderer into a nebula full of large ice asteroids, what has luckily made all the Legates get stuck. Unable to move, nor fire flaks, one was dealt with by our and joined IMG and Coalition bombers. However, I still had two Osirises after me. When one decided to help her forces, the Thunderer's hull was simply too battered to perform a charge maneuver over the single Osiris which has remained chasing her. Covered by a destroyer, I withdrew to Norfolk, Cambridge system, where I resupplied.
However, when I used the jump gate to Snowdown again, it malfunctioned. All contacts with our and any fleet were lost and I have found myself on the opposite side of Snowdown, close to Omega-7 jump gate.
While the Thunderer was cruising towards the battle, which has moved close to Aland shipyard in the meantime, I could nothing better, but ask Charles to cheer up our soldiers by his string quartet, which was emitted trough the whole system. It also certainly annoyed those savage Corsairs, incapable lower beings. If they ever heard of Haydn, they would probably think it's some sort of food grown in Rheinland. I have also eaten a sandwich, by Charles's recipe. It wasn't very abominating, I must admit.
Anyways, when I had reached the remains of the Corsair fleet, I saw it's now made up of only one Legate and two Osirises. While the Osirises were far and were chasing an IMG battlecruiser, the Legate was at the tail, making her an ideal target. I've put a few mortars into it, but by then the IMG vessel was already destroyed. Our bombers have then disabled an Osiris, though. So, I was now chased by a raging Legate and a remaining wounded Osiris. Until our bombers have downed her, as well, I managed to score a few hits on her. Now, only the Legate and a cruiser have remained. Normally, I would let Charles charge the Legate and then finish off the cruiser, but now the Thunderer was too damaged for both. Fortunately, a Red Hessian battleship had appeared to help us and we quickly downed that defiant dreadnaught. In all that mess, the cruiser has managed to run away.
As I said at the beginning, I am alive, thanks to the Hessian. Port Talbot is saved, as well as the bulk of our fleet. Rule Bretonia, as Charles would say.

Our Forces:
BAF|HMS-Thunderer (battleship) - survived;
HMS-Vindicator (battleship) - disabled;
HMS-Scarborough.Fair (destroyer) - survived, outstanding escort service;
Some snubs - only a few were disabled;
Two (2) Coalition capital ships (class unknown, one deemed a destroyer) - one disabled;
IMG battlecruiser - disabled;
Red Hessian Jormugand class battleship - unharmed

Enemy Forces:
Four (4) Legates - all deemed disabled;
Two (2) Osirises - all seen disabled;
A Praefect class cruiser - escaped;
Some snubs - some disabled.

Also, I've had a problem with Charles's transmitter after the jump gate malfunction, but it is alright now. The Thunderer is also fixed, although only her main hull and systems. I will head her to Southampton today, for more serious repairs.
Port Talbot is also fixed and resupplied by Bowex. My brother, William, who works there, told me the station is alright.
Also, when I wanted him to play with his quartet, I have let Charles out of his cage. I can't find him now. I've searched the whole ship, including the tea storage room. It was even easier to search for him there, since the room was empty. He wasn't inside, though... I'll order them to check the whole ship when we reach Southampton. I just can't wait to mock somebody.

- Signal Closed -

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