Com ID: Leopard
Location: Planet Malta, Omicron Alpha system
Callsign: Red Hessians Grey 1. "Sitting Bufallo".
Transmitted to: Vogtland control, Dresden system.
-Open transmission-
Gutten tag comrades. This is Oberleutnant Matt Black aboard gunship Leopard. Transmitting report.
I have been investigating Solaris station for two weeks now and indeed made the conclusion that Kruger are continuing to gather in Omega 11 system. Hence, I am gathering my forces too.
I took Leopard out of the dry dock. It was time for the old pal to get his paint job. I gathered a small amount of forces to escort me to Outcasts territory to upgrading the vessel in Omicron Alpha. Leutnant Kaspar Meisnerr happened to be in the area. He took off with me.
I tryed to arrive on Planet Malta via Omega's route, through hostile Corsairs territory, thinking that I could stumble upon some knowledge about Corsairs infrastructure on my way. I must say I was soon to regret the decision, as our presence was spotted by the Corsairs patrols several times. It was close, but we made it. Even too close, though. I and Leutnant Meisnerr both ran out of countermeasures in Omicron Eta. Collected data is minimum, the risk was big and we nearly didnt make it, but it was a magnificient feat executed by our forces. The journey itself proves that Corsairs defence is not unbreachable.
Unfortunately our little act wasnt left unresponded. Corsairs invaded Omicron Eta with 2 Fighters, 4 Gunboats and a Cruiser. Outcasts sent a group of 4 Fighters and 1 Gunboat to repel the threat. I couldn't cease to amaze Outcasts battle proficienty. If Blood Dragons are masters of tactics and strategy, the Outcasts are no doubt masters of fighting skills on individual level.
It seemed that Outcasts could break and flee at any moment, as they were on constant, heavy fire from the Corsairs, but they held their positions bravely. Although on heavy pressure, the Outcasts force managed to hold their position and repel the attack by attacking themselves. I counted three to four Corsairs SOS signals. Their ships were taken down. It is amazing how well the Outcasts, while being outnumbered, did in battle, espiacally against such audacious enemy as Corsairs.
It inspired full tust for me with Outcasts mechanics and engineers. I asked them to install all the proper equipment within the Leopard at their own distinction, when the battle was over and I safely docked with Malta. I recalled Leutnant Meisnerr out of duty and ordered him to set coordinates to Vogtland. I heard reports of him meeting up with Dieter Lenz to head out home then.
There are still a few minor tasks to complete to set up Leopard fully, but I will soon head out back myself.
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